HEALTHY DAD, HEALTHY KIDS

As #mentalhealthawarenessweek continues, let’s talk about the most common mental health issue, #stress. I’m guessing we’ve all felt it at some point. Maybe just before that important meeting or when we look at the To Do list and wish for more hours in the day. Short burst of stress are fine. Our b

Some love to exercise. They’re itching to get to it no matter what and give it all they’ve got once they do. But many don’t. It can be a real problem to find the motivation to start, or really get into it when we do. Some may say, “that’s just not me”. What makes the difference between these group

I remember the night clearly. My wife and I were done up to the nines, and enjoying a glamorous ‘date night’ in central London. During an interval we went outside for some fresh air. Suddenly the doors flung open behind us and another couple followed us out. But they were different. They clearl

According to a study by the London School of Economics (LSE), shouting at children when they misbehave, rather than reasoning with them, is more harmful to their overall behaviour. Key findings from research conducted by Dr Laure de Preux shows that excessive shouting and punishment can increase a c

By Nicholas Castle With technology playing such a major part of everyone's life it is easy to become submerged in a world that is controlled by it. For children, this can have devastating effects. Don't get me wrong, technology has a place in our lives, but we need to remember that balance is impor

With all the hustle and bustle of family life it's easy for us dads to succumb to the temptation of ready meals and comfort food, even though we might be serving up a plate full of goodness every day for our kids. But in reality, with a little thought and a bit of research it's easy to find healthy

Wellness? Well that’s for women isn’t it? What’s that got to do with men? Real men don’t take classes on breathing, practice yoga in Lycra or do that silly mindful meditation stuff. Well maybe they should. Studies show that more men than ever are breaking down physically, mentally or both. Me

“I'm too tired” “I'm too busy” “I haven't got time” “The weather looks dodgy” “I just don’t feel like it today” “I'll do it tomorrow” Sound familiar? It's easy to make excuses not to prioritise our health and when it comes to exercise, we just seem to find it too difficult to get started or keep ou

Wellness? Well that’s for women isn’t it? What’s that got to do with men? Real men don’t take classes on breathing, practice yoga in Lycra or do that silly mindful meditation stuff. Well maybe they should. Studies show that more men than ever are breaking down physically, mentally or both. M

According to new research by the University of Minnesota, parents can make a big difference to their child's development and self image by involving them in household chores. In fact, according to Emeritus Associate Professor of Family Education, Mary Rossman, by giving children as young as 3 tasks

A great way to get some exercise is to find something the family can enjoy together, that way you're not spending time away from them and you're all enjoying keeping fit together. My son and I train and practice Choi Kwang Do, a Korean martial art based on the foudations of Taekwon Do. It enables