Family Wellness

When you’re a kid, being short can be a bit of a wellness issue. As a parent, you might think that being short yourself means that your child’s well-being will be likewise afflicted, but you actually have some control over how tall your…

No matter how lovable, gentle and friendly your pets are, celebrations can make animals irritable and unpredictable. You may notice that they become scared more easily or do things that are out of character. They may not eat as well, or…

Here are a couple of red flags that let you know that your romantic partner is better off in the friend zone: You don’t care how you look. It’s natural to want to dress a little nicer just for them. But if you never care about impressing…

At four months in the womb, a baby can be soothed by the rhythmic sounds of her mother's heartbeat, blood flow and digestive organs. By seven months, (s)he can hear everything that her mother does. Some parents chose to sing their unborn…

Celebrating Diwali can get too much sometimes, and although staying at home and having a huge party with your family and friends may seem like an exciting idea, but it can actually be a huge amount of work. The stress that goes into…

Not everyone is blessed with dating confidence and there are those who have found themselves cringing at the idea of meeting a potential partner in a social situation. However, this kind of self-confidence is something that any man or woman…

It can be difficult to deal with the pain of any injury, but a neck injury due to whiplash from an automobile accident can be particularly challenging. Your neck muscles are engaged every second you're awake and standing, helping support…

A sense of humour is a common characteristic people look for in a partner. There’s a reason for it: Couples who laugh together have a stronger bond, and are able to more easily overcome conflicts and stresses in their relationship. Laughter…

If you fear that the elderly in your family might have falls and suffer from fractures and injuries, the best thing to do would be to encourage them to go for walks. According to a University of Georgia study, which appears in the issue of…

The most common reason that many of us dread nail trims of our pets is that the dog fusses and creates stress around the procedure. But there are consequences if you avoid the trimming and let the nails grow out. When a dog’s toenails…

If you have a dog, you will know that they are part of the family, and that their wellness is almost as important as that of any other member of the family. You may have thought long and hard about doing a first aid course, or finding out a…

Bipolar disorder affects family wellness as well as the wellbeing of the individual sufferer. Family therapy could be a way to improve the wellness of all concerned, as it can help to limit the stress that the disorder is placing on…

Living in places with distinct seasons has its pros and cons. We have a great excuse to change up our wardrobe a few times a year but we also need to store all the off-season clothes when we’re not using them. This is where you can get…

Working from home has its advantages: You can work in your pajamas, your longest commute is from your desk to the fridge, you get to feel sorry for those who need to be in their workplace every single day, come rain or shine, the…

Children require as many as 25 vaccinations and booster shots in the first 15 months of their life alone, which makes it difficult to know what they’re getting and why. These vaccines are vital in helping children get started in life…

Your family understands the challenge that you face each day as you try to run a successful business and still make your presence and importance known in your own household. As challenging as it might be, however, you can still achieve the…

A study by Oxford University researchers suggests that kissing can tell us if we are compatible with a potential partner and, once in a relationship, may be a way of getting a partner to stick around. “Kissing in human sexual relationships…

When an elderly loved one is approaching the end of their life, setting up an at-home hospice can offer an option to families who want to ensure their loved one enjoys the best quality of life possible. Fortunately, this can be arranged by…

When disagreements arise in a relationship, people tend to go down one of two routes – vocal arguments or silently seething. And while shouting is rarely a good way to tackle disagreements, giving your partner the silent treatment isn’t…

Children who are autistic have a different way of looking at the world, which can greatly impact the wellness of the child and other family members. Your child may behave differently in social settings, or have problems with learning and…

If you struggle to get your kids in the car and heading to the dentist, you're definitely not alone. Kids sometimes need creative nudging from parents to make them want to get periodic checkups. Here are some helpful tips to have…

As parents, you provide the firm foundation for family wellness, so what happens when those foundations are shaken? You’re responsible for your child’s wellbeing, and most parents understand the seriousness of that responsibility, but…

Have you ever felt tempted to look through the messages on your partner’s phone? Perhaps your partner often leaves their phone lying around while they are in a different room and you know their password. Or maybe you often hear it beep to…

Housework is a bore at the best of times, but when it comes to cleaning the trickier areas of the home, it can be daunting too. If you're looking for some inexpensive ways to clean those stubborn parts of the home, from the showerhead and…

In the face of a volatile property market, getting the most for your money – or for your home – can seem a tricky prospect. There are, however, some things that can work either for or against a property’s value – and they’re often things…

It is one of the more unusual ways to improve office life but more and more companies in the west are allowing staff to bring their family dogs to work due to the health benefits associated with the company of our canine friends. The…

If you’re taking care of family wellness, there’s one thing you need; other people. Obviously, you need more than just you to make a family, but research shows that connecting with others is vastly beneficial to your wellbeing. Not only…

Many companies are realising the benefits of allowing employees to work from home – if not all of the time, at least some of the time. It frees up office space, cuts down on overheads, can increase productivity and helps reduce a company’s…

Having a child who acts out a lot can be damaging to family wellness, but how can you tell the difference between a regular toddler tantrum and something that needs more serious attention? Children tend to behave naturally and show their…

There’s no denying the importance of nutrition to family wellness, but what about the wellbeing of your furry little friend? It’s just as vital for your dog to eat well if he’s going to live long and avoid wellness problems, and so you need…