Most new Dads feel overwhelmed, and experience a bit of the baby blues in the first few months after their baby has been born. However, it turns out that a small percentage of Dads actually go on to develop post-partum depression, something which until now has mostly been documented in new moms.
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Why are women waiting longer to have kids?
It all seems rather perfect. You finish school, get a degree, start the career of your dreams and work your way up the proverbial corporate ladder. The next thing you know, youâre 35 and in a great position financially and personally, but youâre only now thinking about having kids. Donât feel guilty, youâre far from alone.
In fact, worldwide, the average age of first-time mothers is increasing. Today, there are 9 times as many âfirst birthsâ to women over the age of 35 than there were 40 years ago. But thatâs not the only interesting statistic: âfirst birthsâ to women under the age of 30 have also dropped.
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Peanut allergies may soon be a concern of the past
Although new cases of peanut allergies are on the rise, that might be a concern of the past, as scientists believe they might have found a solution.
Even though itâs not a cure, scientists have developed a new system that will help build-up tolerance to peanut allergies. This revolutionary test is a form of immunotherapy, and involves patients between the ages of 9 and 16 who are exposed to small doses of peanuts, over a long period of time.
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Healthy lunch box ideas for back-to-school kids
Early mornings are busy in most households and the temptation is there to just give kids tuck-shop money. In truth though, it only takes 5 minutes to pack a healthy and nutritious lunch that will keep them full throughout the day, help them concentrate during class and give them the energy they need for sports and extra-mural activities.
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Pack sunscreen for school
Young children are very sensitive to sunburn, which is why itâs important to use sun hats and apply sunscreen. Make sure that you put sunscreen and instructions for its use in your childâs bag for day-care, school or crèche, in addition to talking about it with the teacher.
Your childâs first day at school: dealing with anxiety
The first day your child goes to âbigâ school is a memorable time for any family! Emotions are running high in parents, and children are filled with a mixture of excitement, nerves and anxiety â and who could blame them? Continue reading “Your childâs first day at school: dealing with anxiety”
Iâve had a miscarriage, now what?
Having to go through a miscarriage is a painful and incredibly emotional experience, not just for the women who endure it, but also for the husbands, partners and families of these women.
All too often, itâs impossible to give an explanation as to why a pregnancy was lost. Between 50 and 70% of first-trimester miscarriages are thought to be the result of genetic abnormalities, which means the foetus canât grow normally. Medically, a miscarriage refers to the loss of a pregnancy within the first 20 weeks, and studies show that 30-50% of fertilised eggs are lost before or during the process of implantation. This means the miscarriage happens early enough that a woman will go on to get her next period and not even know that she might have been pregnant for a short time. The result being that there are a lot more miscarriages than women are aware of.
Keeping kids active and entertained over the holidays
Keeping kids active and entertained over the holidays can be a challenge â especially if youâve already been to the beach or park every day this week.
So what about doing something different for your kids these holidays? For example enrolling them in a survival school camp such as Cashane Junior Rangers. The camp offers a variety of outdoor and survival-skills programmes that teaches children basic bush survival skills, encourages teamwork, builds self-esteem, and of course keeps them physically active and involved with the world around them.
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Holiday safety â kids at the beach
Summer holidays are finally here, and weâre taking the kids to the beach, into parks and into crowded places. Every year, hundreds of children go missing or get lost over the holidays, and at this time of year itâs more important than ever to keep track of excited children, and ensure everyone stays safe.
When it comes to keeping kids safe in crowded places, hereâs what you can do: