Air purifiers, masks and staying indoors: How to reduce your risk from air pollution
Nearly the entire world is exposed to air at some point that doesn’t meet the strict standards set by the World Health Organization. ADVERTISEMENT Everyone loves a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, too often our air is anything but fresh. While air quality varies dramatically from place to place and day to day, nearly the […]
How to talk to kids about disability – and why it’s important
It’s something many parents will be familiar with. You’re out in public, when your child sees someone with disability and loudly blurts something out about why that person looks different. The questions come from a place of innocence, but they’re awkward and can evoke negative feelings for the person with disability So, how should parents […]
How to ask someone to be your child’s legal guardian when creating a will
When creating or updating your will, you might be considering nominating someone to be the legal guardian of your child. Choosing a ‘testamentary guardian’ (the formal term for legal guardian) for your child if they are under 18 when you die means they will be able to make decisions about their long-term care. It’s a […]
How to talk to your children about sex
Almost every parent will inevitably have faced the question about ‘where babies come from’ from their child. So if, like me, you were given very little in the way of sex education when you were a child, it can be a little daunting to know where to start. However, doing it sooner rather than later […]
How to talk to your kids about climate anxiety, according to an environmental educator
In recent weeks, flooding has put parts of Texas, Minnesota and Florida underwater, wildfires have ravaged California, and Hurricane Beryl has brought winds, rain and destruction to the Caribbean — just a few examples of the kinds of natural disasters being made more damaging or more frequent by climate change. The visible effects of climate change […]
How to detect brain tumours in children early: Watch out for these warning signs | Health
When a child is detected with a brain tumour, timely treatment is life-saving however, it is essential to spot the warning signs in children without any delay and initiate prompt intervention. Read on as we shed light on signs of brain tumours in children that shouldn’t be missed and parents need to be proactive when […]
How to maintain a career and a family – from non-negotiable family time to odd socks
If you have a question for Helena Morrissey about work, pay or family, please email helena.morrissey@telegraph.co.uk I speak at many events for women in business, and this topic comes up every single time. It doesn’t matter how often we discuss it: on a personal and practical level, the dilemma of career vs family is real […]
How to talk to children about the Bondi stabbings
In short: Experts warn parents should be on the look out for signs their children may be affected by ongoing news coverage of the Bondi stabbings. Signs to look out for are becoming withdrawn, asking questions, sleep problems or acting out. They encourage parents to be open and reassure children while not dismissing their emotions. […]
How To Keep Pets, Kids And Yourself Safe During The Total Eclipse
Topline As millions of people across North America prepare to watch the Great American Eclipse, experts told Forbes how to safely enjoy the solar eclipse and how to keep pets and children safe too. A woman observing a solar eclipse with her poodle in Hangzhou , China. Visual China Group via Getty Images Key Facts […]
Following Jesus – Church News
The next Friend to Friend broadcast will be available beginning Saturday, March 9, at 10 a.m. Mountain Time. Primary children, leaders and parents are invited to watch to learn the importance of following Jesus. The broadcast will feature special guests President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, and his wife, Sister Kristen […]