MANY parents may shudder at the thought of having to talk to their children about the birds and the bees.  But it’s a topic that shouldn’t be missed. Dr Pam Spurr, psychologist and parenting ...

I know it might sound stupid, but I don't know how to tell my daughter about sex or anything to do with her periods. She is too young to go through puberty, but I want to feel prepared for when ...

“The birds and the bees” is an American expression referring to a rite of passage in the lives of most children when parents explain human sexuality to them. “The talk” relies on the ...

It’s winter, the snow is falling, you’re cold, and the birds outside your home are chilled – and hungry, too. What should you do for them? First, be aware that feeding wild creatures ...

The topic often referred to as "the birds and the bees" or "the facts of life" can ... directly when conversing with your teenagers. For example, don't avoid discussions about the diverse spectrum ...

Are they on someone else’s bird table. Are they giving better breakfasts than me? Or are the birds in trouble? This year I saw the familiar birds but then came along the shy siskin. A green and ...

Where plants thrive, there’s no need for pesticides, which is a blessing as it would be horrible to attract birds (and bees and butterflies, and so on) to a garden that’s contaminated with ...

For example, let’s take our old friends, the bumble bees. Nothing says peak summer to me more than the buzz of one of these fat and fuzzy pollinators. In fact, these insects’ rotund bodies and gentle ...

Biodiversity is declining across the planet, but what about in Wisconsin, how do we measure it, and how can we stop it?