As Christmas approaches, excitement mounts as families prepare to come together and celebrate. However, can also be one of the most stressful and potentially dangerous times of a year as houses become crowded with family members from all generations and there are a multitude of different responsibilities and additional risks.
According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents…
School holidays are officially starting today for UK children and parents are faced with the task of entertaining children to prevent them to be online and in front of video games during the festivities. In a very timely move, EE, the UK’s largest mobile operator and part of BT Group, has teamed up with online safety experts, Internet Matters, to support parents in keeping their children…
I have been looking to various remedies to improve my sleep quality and my latest find is banana tea. There’s no real recipe to follow. One hour before bedtime, wash and cut a raw banana without peeling it, put it in a small pot of water and boil it for 10 minutes adding a pinch of honey or Truvia (no calories natural plant sweetener). Then let is settle for 2 minutes and drink it…
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), or ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder, without hyperactivity) are the most common neuropsychiatric conditions in childhood and adolescence. They are the second most frequent medical conditions in childhood after asthma.
Symptoms of ADHD tend to be noticed in childhood and most cases are diagnosed when children are 6 to 12 years old.
It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of year. But what with all the presents to buy, turkeys to cook, and in-laws to get along with, Christmas can quickly turn into one of the most stressful times of the year.
As a mindfulness coach, I’ve found many techniques to help people deal with stressful situations, and Christmas is no exception. Here are seven effective stress-busting tips to…
Between June 2016 – June 2017 there were 27,130 people killed or seriously injured as the result of road accidents. In most EU countries, people learn first aid as a mandatory element of their driving tests. However, in the UK first aid training is not an integral part of the test, meaning most drivers involved in accidents are likely to be completely powerless to help in any road traffic…
Haemorrhoids are a common condition affecting around half of the population at some point in their lifetime. Simply put, haemorrhoids are dilated blood vessels in and around the lower rectum and anus.
Haemorrhoids have a number of causes, including:
Pregnancy
Labour and childbirth
Straining during a bowel movement
Going to the toilet too little or too often
Lifting heavy…
This blog will help identify the right fertility clinic for you. Going through IVF can be a very stressful experience. Therefore it is crucial to choose a facility that offers premium treatment, both in terms of the technologies and techniques they have to offer and their success rates.
Top clinics (such as GENNET City Fertility in London) offer a full range of assisted fertility and…
I hope this blog on suggestions for fun outdoor activities will help you get kids away from the screen (for the day at least!).
Many parents will see their children’s ‘social lives’ as a constant rotation of the latest tech trends; if it’s not the newest computer game it’s the latest hype in social apps. Changing your child’s reluctance to cut down on screen time is no easy feat…
As an experienced educator, I know that parental involvement is key to children performing well at school. It can really make the difference between under-performance and success!
Nature vs. nurture
Science has yet to identify the gene responsible for intelligence and there is disagreement about the amount of intelligence that is inherited. However, attributes such as hard work and…