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Does your tummy still feel different after having a baby? ❤️
That little “gap” or bulge down the middle of your abdomen may be more than just a change from pregnancy.
Diastasis recti is common during pregnancy and postpartum — but what’s actually happening beneath the surface? From hormones and genetics to the important role of the linea alba, understanding your abdominal wall can help you better understand your recovery.
If you’re pregnant, newly postpartum or still wondering about your core years after having children, this article explains what diastasis recti is, why it happens and how you can support your body through recovery.
💗 Your body grew a baby. It deserves understanding, support and time to recover.
Read the full article and discover what’s really happening with your abdominal muscles.
A C-section is a birth… but it’s also major abdominal surgery. ❤️🩹
And yet, just days later, you’re expected to go home, care for a newborn, get in and out of bed, lift, feed, settle, walk around — and somehow recover at the same time.
If you’ve had a Caesarean, knowing how to protect your healing body in those first precious weeks can make a real difference.
From posture and breathing to reducing abdominal pressure, gradually returning to exercise, scar massage and support wear — these 6 practical recovery tips are designed to help you understand what your body needs while it heals.
Because recovering from a C-section deserves just as much care and attention as the birth itself. 💕
Save this one for your C-section recovery — and share it with a mum who needs to see it.
Sometimes it’s not about getting your child to behave better — it’s about understanding what they’re trying to communicate. ❤️
From tantrums and big emotions to clinginess, conflict and moments when you simply don’t know what to do next, the parent-child connection matters.
The good news? You don’t have to be a perfect parent to build a strong, secure relationship with your child. Small moments of connection, understanding, co-regulation and repair can make a powerful difference.
Discover practical ways to strengthen your parent-child attachment and help your child feel safe, understood, supported and loved. 💕
“How many times do I have to ask you?!” 😩
Shoes on. Teeth brushed. Time to leave. And somehow you’ve asked 17 times… with absolutely no response.
But what if your child isn’t deliberately ignoring you?
Sometimes children are so absorbed in play, emotions or what’s happening around them that they need us to communicate differently before they can truly hear and process what we’re saying. ❤️
From connection and touch to lowering your voice, using gestures and noticing the emotions underneath their behaviour, there are simple ways to help your child tune in — without turning every request into a battle.
Because sometimes, they don’t need us to say it louder. They need us to connect differently
Your baby has been fed, changed, cuddled, rocked… and they’re still crying. 💔
If you’ve ever spent hours wondering “What am I missing?”, you’re definitely not alone. Colic and unsettled behaviour can be incredibly stressful for parents, especially when there seems to be no obvious reason for the tears.
So what could be behind your baby’s crying? Could it be normal developmental crying, their gut, feeding, sleep, discomfort or something else?
This article explores what colic really means, why babies can become unsettled, when crying should be medically assessed, and the different factors that may be worth considering. 👶❤️
Because sometimes, understanding the crying is the first step towards helping everyone get a little more sleep.
Introducing your baby to solids can feel exciting… and a little scary. ❤️
Especially when it comes to peanuts, eggs, dairy, wheat, sesame and other common allergens.
But did you know that delaying allergenic foods may actually increase the risk of food allergy?
Knowing when and how to introduce allergens safely, what reactions to look for, and what to do if your baby reacts can give you much more confidence at mealtimes.
👶🥜🥚 From first tastes to recognising the difference between an allergy and an intolerance, this practical guide from Paediatric Dietitian & Nutritionist Skye Swaney walks you through what parents need to know.
Because introducing solids shouldn’t be filled with fear — it should be about helping your baby explore food safely and confidently. ❤️
When your child has eczema, it can feel like you’re treating more than their skin. 💛
It’s the scratching at bedtime.
The broken nights.
The tears when the itching becomes too much.
The worry when another flare appears.
And the heartbreaking moments when your child starts feeling self-conscious about their skin.
Because eczema can reach far beyond the skin.
It can affect sleep, confidence, friendships, school, mood and emotional wellbeing — and it can leave parents feeling exhausted, helpless and constantly searching for something that will finally help.
But there is hope.
Eczema care is changing. From understanding the skin barrier and breaking the itch–scratch cycle to new treatment options and recognising the emotional impact of eczema, there is so much more for parents to understand.
If eczema is part of your child’s life, you don’t have to simply accept the sleepless nights, constant scratching and emotional toll as “just eczema.”
❤️ Read the full article on Kiddipedia and discover why treating eczema means looking after the whole child — not just the skin.
Ever finished a packet of chips or a tub of ice cream and thought, “Why did I do that?” 💔
If you’ve ever felt caught in the cycle of binge eating, guilt and promising yourself you’ll “do better tomorrow”, you’re not alone.
Binge eating isn’t always about willpower — hunger, emotions and learned habits can all play a role.
Understanding why the urge happens may be the first step towards changing the cycle. ❤️
Read “3 Reasons Why You Binge Eat” and discover what could be driving your food urges — and how understanding your triggers may help you feel more in control around food.
TRIGGER WARNING – THIS BLOG POST CONTAINS THE DISCUSSION OF CHILD ABUSE MATERIAL! I had a young person contact me yesterday asking for HELP. The young person had been shared a link to a website in which they were pressured to… Continue Reading >
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