The Way Up
Fitness, Health, Lifestyle
Meditating takes time and practice to master. At first, it can seem overwhelming and it can be hard to focus and switch off your mind. The main goal of meditation is often to clear your mind. However, for those who experience anxiety and depression, it can be difficult to clear their minds and focus just …
Child mental health is a sensitive issue. Nobody likes to think about a child with depression or anxiety but these are very real issues for some children and their families. If your child has been suffering in any way there are things you can do to help. Listen Listening is very important. Children who feel …
The phrase “getting your beauty sleep” has been around for a long time – at least since the mid-19th century, in fact. It’s something a lot of people say when they go off to bed, or maybe when they feel like they haven’t been getting enough beauty sleep. But is it actually a thing? How …
We know why taking part in sports and exercise is good for kids, right? It goes hand in hand with a balanced diet to maintain a healthy weight, fight off diseases and help the body function at capacity. But that’s not all. Research indicates that its benefits reach even further. Competition Many sports encourage competition, …
Consistently eating well can feel pretty difficult at the best of times, but especially when you have a very busy lifestyle or a fussy family to cook for. Eating healthily can sometimes feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be, especially if you try to introduce little habits into your daily routine. …
We all get stressed, there’s no getting away from the fact. Life is stressful, including the daily bombardment of pressures at work or at home that can really get us down. However, we don’t need to let stress defeat us. There are ways to handle the things that stress us out, such as the relaxation …
Like many people, I have a lot of difficulty with sleeping at the best of times. Throw in the demands of a small child, and things get even worse. However, I know I’m not alone. Many women – and men – suffer the effects of sleep deprivation when they have kids. Some may not even …
Most people in this day and age are stressed out to some degree. The thing about stress is that it’s a natural human reaction to situations that don’t necessarily go the way we want them to, or situations we think may not go the way we want them to. Source However, it doesn’t make sense …
It’s hard to encourage children to get some fresh air when there are so many things to now do inside. However, getting them outside and being active will benefit their health as it reduces obesity and high blood pressure. It also improves their wellbeing and social skills by playing outdoors. Here is your ultimate guide …
