Time to Get Out of your Comfort Zone and Start Living

We have all heard the saying that the magic starts once you get out of your comfort zone, however its not that easy. Doing something different can be frightening. The fear of the unknown can make you feel uneasy and… Continue Reading >

Looking after yourself around food during Lockdown

By Sarah Smith from Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au Please join my facebook Bayside Dietetics or Instagram @baysidedietetics   A friend of mine just said goodbye to all his employees while another friend sits and waits for the travel industry to resurrect… Continue Reading >

My child refuses to sleep in their bed….I need help!

Strategies to help you make bedtime happier for everyone. This is a very common situation because children love the companionship of their parents. When co-sleeping has been a long-term practice, this is what your child has come to expect as… Continue Reading >

Baby carriers, what parents need to know

There’s a lot of different types of baby carriers: There are carriers, which are sometimes called pouches. These are usually soft semi-structured carriers that allow baby to face in, and then graduate to other carrying positions including forward facing and… Continue Reading >

When Should You Begin Designing Your Newborn’s Nursery?

While awaiting the due date of your baby, you’re bound to find yourself flipping between swings of anxiety and excitement. Looking up feeding and nursing chairs and cute baby clothes will grow to be a guilty pleasure of yours as… Continue Reading >

Beef and Green Pea Curry

Winter is a time for warmth, comfort and eating delicious food. So rug up this winter with this delicious Beef and Green Pea Curry from Mitsubishi Electric ambassador, Ed Halmagyi.   Serves: 4   Ingredients: 1.2kg  chuck beef, slicled 1… Continue Reading >

When your newborn baby is more than “unsettled” …. Three Case Studies

I’ve talked a lot this year about Edward, my “orchid” baby.  He’s been fussier than your average baby and has taken a long time to settle down out of his newborn phase.  I’ve shared this journey of having a baby… Continue Reading >

What to do when your child tells you they are being bullied?

Our initial reaction can often be one that is driven by raw feelings of protectiveness, anger and love. Some parents are instinctively driven to contact the bully’s parents and the school, demanding the situation is resolved. While this is not… Continue Reading >

Tackling Tantrums

If you are a parent or caregiver of a child over the age of one, then it is most likely that you have experienced some epic tantrums and when they are in public, it can be the worst.   What… Continue Reading >

3 Ways To Bond With Your Unborn Baby Using Sound

‘Shhhhhhh… Shhhhhhh…” Have you ever held a crying or grumbling baby or child in your arms and uttered these comforting tones? On countless occasions, no doubt. But have you ever stopped to think about why you so naturally use these… Continue Reading >