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Articles
Why mums are ditching the gym for home workouts
There is a lot going on as a mum – sleepless nights, feeding, nappy changes, tantrums, the endless calls of “I’m hungry”… and not…
The 7 real reasons you’re not sleeping – and how to fix them
By Sofia Potente I see you there, tossing and turning, trying to sleep. Can’t switch off the endless mind chatter. The harder you try, the…
Love and healing through music and meditation
With a combined passion for music and meditation, Jus and Shell, the amazing ladies behind Foxy Feelgood, are on a mission to spread positivity and healing through sound and meditation. The passion:…
Raffi’s child honouring course: parenting for a better world
By Sarah Moore One morning not long ago, I was about to attempt to fix a clogged drain in my shower. With minimal enthusiasm…
BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS
By Sally Saint Seven years ago, I chose to walk the path of a single parent, and this is my story of beginning and end. I…
Life coaching: embrace change and achieve your goals
Cassandra Hogan understands how challenging those early years of motherhood can be and is passionate about helping women to embrace the changes in their lives and achieve…
Essential oils: natural protection for your children from germs
By Kylee Harris Influenza viruses can live on surfaces for up to 24 hours, and the viruses that cause the common cold can remain on…
Understanding Counterwill
By Adrienne Wood Bill looks up impatiently from his breakfast news article across to his 13-year-old daughter. “Maddie…” he says with an edge to his voice. Maddie’s head remains buried in…
Mindfulness for children: the key to emotional wellbeing
Inspired by a love for her family, and, battling with her own mental and emotional wellbeing, Ainee Cha was motivated to change her career in a…
How children’s diets change as they develop
By Emily Folk One of the first things that every baby needs is their first meal. After you bond with your baby, the ritual of feeding…
Omega-3s: What to take during pregnancy, the postnatal period, and childhood
By the Nordic Naturals Education Team One of the first questions from anyone interested in omega-3s is: How much should I take? It’s also one…
Safe sunscreen: for our skin and the environment
We are all increasingly aware of sun safety and the importance of protecting our own and our children’s skin from the sun’s damaging rays….
My second child
By Jess Urlichs My second child, you may have come in that order, but you aren’t second rate. The only second you are to…
The journey
By Sarah Noble You were here. Everything I thought I knew, went out the window. I thought I’d KNOW what to do. I didn’t. I was overwhelmed. I wanted…
Nourished Life Founder Irene Falcone’s top natural products for kids
Choosing the right products to use on your children’s delicate young skin can be tricky. Nourished Life is passionate about producing pure, natural and organic products…
10 alternatives to “consequences” when your child isn’t cooperating
By Dr. Laura Markham “My 3-year-old was sitting on the couch after bath wearing her towel and said NO about 5 times when asked…
The importance of support, positivity and acceptance for our children
By Amanda Metcalf I work with your kids. OK, maybe not YOUR kids specifically, but the collective your. Our community’s kids. And this generation…
How will your fears affect your children?
By Lou Marx Remember being told, ‘You can do or be anything you want in life’? I remember hearing that a lot growing up…
Heartbeat
By Freya Hill The morning we first saw you, the little flicker of you, started as rainy and wet. It was the first day…
Success: It’s a matter of perspective
By Kimberley Davis If there’s one thing that going on an overnight tramp with an 18-month-old teaches you, it’s that success is simply a…