stress

Study says that husbands stress women out twice as much as their kids do

Study says that husbands stress women out twice as much as their kids do

Co-parenting can be one big headache 7,000 mums have taken part in a stress study that doesn’t shine the greatest light on their partners in parenting. Moderated by Today, the study reported an average stress level of 8.5 out of 10 per mother – 46% of whom claimed men cause them more of a headache […]

1 year ago

Study says that husbands stress women out twice as much as their kids do

Study says that husbands stress women out twice as much as their kids do

Co-parenting can be one big headache 7,000 mums have taken part in a stress study that doesn’t shine the greatest light on their partners in parenting. Moderated by Today, the study reported an average stress level of 8.5 out of 10 per mother – 46% of whom claimed men cause them more of a headache […]

1 year ago

HSE shares seven seasonal stress-reducing tips ahead of the holidays

HSE shares seven seasonal stress-reducing tips ahead of the holidays

The festive season is a time of joy for many people but it can also be a time when you feel stressed, anxious or down. Whether it’s down to increased financial pressure, juggling work and personal commitments, a first Christmas without a loved one, pressure to socialise, or increased loneliness. Stress can show itself in many […]

1 year ago

New research shows parenting takes a heavier toll on women

New research shows parenting takes a heavier toll on women

Parenting is tough, but new research has shown it’s having more of an impact on women The findings come after a study was conducted on a group of 500 mums and dads of kids aged up to 12 by Aldi and Coyne Research. The key themes covered in the report include how parents perceive their […]

2 years ago

Creating a calm environment for kids: How to reduce stress in your home

Creating a calm environment for kids: How to reduce stress in your home

Calm, of any kind, can be hard to come by as a parent. Here are some simple things to implement at home to help take the tension down a little… Life as a parent is chaos. A never-ending stream of activity, emotions, and challenges. Juggling work, household responsibilities, and the needs of your children can […]

2 years ago

Study shows stress can make increase period pains

Study shows stress can make increase period pains

There’s really nothing worse than bad period cramps, with the shooting pains, sore back and tiredness that come with them. Typically when we’re enduring this, all we want to do is curl up on the couch watching crappy reality TV while we eat our body weight in chocolate. While some people’s periods are worse than […]

3 years ago