Family Wellness

There’s nothing quite so wonderful as seeing your child smile, but keeping those pearly-whites in peak condition takes effort, especially if you want to avoid too many anxious trips to the dentist. Here are some ways you can help your child…

For pregnant women who are nearing their due date, the issue of how they are going to give birth can be an all-consuming subject. Of course, the most important outcome is one where the wellness of mother and child are preserved, and most…

Why do you feel anger, hurt and sadness? What’s the point of emotional pain? You feel physical pain to tell you that something needs attention, and emotional pain has the same purpose. It tells you that something isn’t right. It comes…

Coeliac disease is one of the most common, long-term health issues. Though erroneously believed to be prevalent only in Europe and other western countries, it has been convincingly reported in India, mostly in the North. A chameleon-like…

Grandparents are important. Having lived through all the main stages of life, their experience gives them knowledge and wisdom to impart to the rest of your family.  For grandchildren, they become role models and offer a unique perspective…

Most couples find that their sex life usually gets back to normal a couple of months after having their first child, but when kid number two comes along, that isn’t always the case. A second child can drastically change the dynamic in the…

By Erika Remmington The discovery of fluoride to aid in resisting tooth decay began in 1901, when a dentist noticed the brown mottling of teeth in residents of a town in Colorado. The teeth of these residents were…

When it comes to protecting the health of your children, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Before resigning yourself to micromanaging your kids' lives in an effort to keep them illness-free, consider easing up and instead…

Going on holiday with a long term partner is a daunting experience for many people, as when you live a busy life, you’re not used to spending time relaxing and having fun as a couple anymore. Children, stress, work and everyday problems…

A lot of research has been done around parenting styles when it comes to feeding. Every family goes through or has gone through mealtime battles, especially with more than one child around the house. The battles range from sudden refusals…

Your prescription medications may do wonders for your wellness, but you may be putting your child’s wellbeing at risk. This is according to a new study, published in the June 3rd online edition of Paediatrics, which found that, the number…

In a recent statement, a head teacher of a leading primary school stated that young children shouldn't have best friends as it opens up opportunities for children to feel hurt and ostracised. It's easy enough to say, but are we programmed…

While Gen Next prefers to speak or send messages to curling up with a book, even the middle aged and older people are going easy on reading. The reason? Time pressures. Yet reading can help you switch off from your day-to-day life and feel…

Your immigration status affects your children's prospects later in life, especially with regard to their future financial wellness. This is according to a new report, combining new and older research from UC Irvine and Pennsylvania State…

So you’ve thought long and hard and decided to get a dog. Once you’ve made your decision, your next thought is what type of dog will suit you best? Every breed is different, and if you want your relationship with your animal to be mutually…

Being popular at work takes work. However, there are some simple ways to ensure you don’t end up being the one that no one likes. Do your fair share. If you don’t share the workload, don’t expect to share the love. Be positive. No one…

Every week, families meet at Estes Hills Elementary School in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to boost family wellness with a cooking and nutrition programme called Cooking Matters. Hosted by Community Nutrition Partnership (CNP), a non-profit…

Many of us believe that women are naturally superior parents and need to be in charge with babies in the house. However, changing diapers, holding, rocking, comforting are all wonderfully nurturing tasks that even new dads can undertake.…

Jane Fonda has been in the media for many years, as an actress, activist and fitness guru. She's always been incredibly open about her life, from her three marriages and her sex life to her plastic surgery. But her relationship with her…

Are you overdoing your love for your partner? If you are not careful, love can turn into smothering and scare your partner away.  Look for the danger signals in your relationship: Selfish v/s generous When you smother your partner,…

Doctors, especially those who are family doctors, are trained to deal with people in a wide range of family health issues, but can only provide their service with your assistance. This is how you can be a partner, not just a patient, in you…

A new law-related game changer could be on the cards in Minnesota where lawsuits are being brought forward by those who were sexually abused as children due to a recent exemption to the statute of limitations. Attorney Jeff Anderson is…

School and district leaders are focusing their attention on their own schools and others in the public system, but according to a new study, gathering broader data from charter and private schools could help to make quicker district…

Fewer women are opting to stay home these days, and if you’re a single parent the act of juggling family care with holding down a job can seem an impossible feat. Any woman who manages to have a career and still gets dinner on the table at…

Parent-child relationships can be difficult things, and often enough some stern words need to be said. However, we can often say things we don’t really mean and may have to apologise for later, but are there some common phrases which are…

Every parent wants the best education for their child, and will go to great lengths to get it: moving house, hiring tutors, or even resorting to home education. But how good is the educational system in reality? It is difficult for many…

Sometimes we don't realize that the biggest cause of our allergies and illnesses can be our home. Our home is where we feel safe, so it's natural to overlook its potential to cause allergies, asthma irritation, and other…

Contact lenses can be a great solution for individuals who need vision correction but can’t or don’t want to wear glasses—they are virtually invisible and easy to use and replace. But it can be hard to decide which…

A growing concern about American vaccines causing a severe rise in autism was addressed by U.S health officials. Through an analysis of 1,000 toddlers, there was found to be no difference between those that developed normally to those…

Official figures have revealed that nearly 180,000 unpaid child carers – some as young as five – are being used to fill Britain’s care gap. According to statistics released this month from the 2011 England and Wales census, almost 10,000…