Hostile parenting said to increase levels of mental health issues in children
Girls are more likely to be high-risk New research has found that harsh parenting can increase the likelihood of lasting mental health problems in children. The research shows that children who experience frequent shouting at, isolation or are physically punishing are 1.5 times more likely to develop poor mental health by age nine. Researchers at […]
3 years ago
Majority of kids say screen time is their favourite activity, says report
A survey has found that the majority of children class ‘screen time’ as their preferred activity. A staggering 84 percent of children between the ages of six and 12 say playing on computers, tablets and games consoles is their preferred way to pass the time. With a very close 73 percent of children saying watching […]
8 years ago
Why Christmas is the perfect time to teach children about bodily autonomy
Most of us have memories of being forced to kiss an Uncle or Aunty as a child. Your Mum or Dad would push you towards the relative, “Go and give Uncle Patrick a kiss” said in that firm voice you knew you couldn’t disobey. Regrettably, no time of year involved more kissing of elderly relatives […]
9 years ago