Body-Confidence 101: A Psychologist Shares her Guide to Self-Acceptance

The concept of ‘self-acceptance’ can sometimes have you thinking of yoga retreats, hour-long baths or pamper weekends. In essence though, ‘self-acceptance’ when it comes to body image is about developing a kind, accepting and respectful relationship with our bodies, including… Continue Reading >

Getting Back Into the School Swing

Shane Warren After long summer holidays and special festive season moments the return to school can be quite an emotional tug-a-war for both the young ones in the house and the parents… So, what do we need to plan for? … Continue Reading >

The tempting thing to actually avoid when your child reports comments about their body

By Sarah Smith of Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au or Facebook page Bayside Dietetics   Maya (identifying details in this story have been changed) came to see me regarding her son this week. With the return to school, she was feeling anxious… Continue Reading >

Top Tips for People to Boost their Wellbeing this Spring

Teresa Cutter aka The Healthy Chef It’s been a tough year for everyone and our emotional wellbeing has suffered as a result. I think some people often underestimate the important role of diet when trying to uplift themselves – it… Continue Reading >

Menopause

What happens as we age ? We often wonder what happens to our body as we age, what intrinsic processes take place and what physical changes happen to the body as the ageing process continues. Most women reach menopause between… Continue Reading >

Body Neutrality: How to Feel Confident in Your Own Skin

Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt ashamed of your reflection? Or hated your body? Or have you ever looked in the mirror and felt beautiful, confident and accepted? We can put so much emphasis on our outward… Continue Reading >

Overcoming Stagnation in our Life

By Krissy Regan The Wellness Poet   Do you sometimes feel like you are not moving forward? In this article I discuss the idea of Stagnation, and ways we can overcome it. This past 2 months I’ve felt myself stagnate… Continue Reading >

The lowdown on how to care for the body when reducing lactose.

Tummy troubles associated with milk? Is it best to avoid milk altogether or try lactose free? Why is lactose free milk so sweet and does that mean it’s high in sugar? By Sarah Smith of Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au Facebook Bayside… Continue Reading >

How To Help Children Have A Healthy Body Image

Three Important Considerations As a mental and family health advocate and a parent who has supported my daughter through recovery from an eating disorder, I am often asked, “How can I help my child with their body image?” Sadly the… Continue Reading >

Kids have Self-image Issues too: 6 Ways to Nurture Body Positivity

By parenting coach & trained counsellor, Rany Moran – ranymoran.com   Discover 6 ways parents can raise and praise strong, healthy children, and protect them from the tolls of body image issues. Have you ever looked at yourself in the… Continue Reading >