Tag Archives: emotional

Media kindly brought to you by Le Toy Van   The growth of environmentally-friendly policies and consumer choices means families have more opportunities to embed sustainability into their daily lives, and adopt practices that align with their health, happiness and… Continue Reading >

Does this sound familiar? Have you ever found yourself staring into an empty packet of chips or tub of ice cream asking yourself “why did I do it” overwhelmed with guilt, shame and self-loathing? “Why can’t I stop binge eating?”… Continue Reading >

The journey of pregnancy doesn’t end with childbirth—it continues into the crucial period known as the 4th trimester. Your Women’s health physiotherapist should play a vital role in supporting you during this transformative phase. In this blog post, we will delve… Continue Reading >

Self-care.   It’s a term that many teachers, myself included, struggle to understand, accept, and put into practice.  As educators we are inherently selfless, choosing a profession that is focused on helping others and supporting our students in reaching their full… Continue Reading >

by: Pinky McKay IBCLC   Suddenly feeling ‘fluey’? Emotional and teary? And you have a hot sore breast? Feeling ‘fluey’ any time when you are breastfeeding is a warning sign that you could be coming down with mastitis, inflammation of the… Continue Reading >

While kids are growing up, it can be difficult for them to feel confident. But there are things parents can do to support their emotional growth and build confidence. Your children’s ability to grow emotionally resilient is assisted by your… Continue Reading >

Birth Trauma is a result of a physical OR emotional injury experienced during or after childbirth, or a combination of both. Physical Trauma A physical injury can result from tearing or an episiotomy, postpartum haemorrhage, an instrumental delivery, complications from… Continue Reading >

Research tells us that different parenting approaches (like attachment parenting, gentle parenting or tiger parenting) don’t make any real differences in how kids turn out. So you know that parenting manual that never came with the kids? That’s ok –… Continue Reading >

After two years in lockdowns, children are getting used to being in the classroom and around their peers again, which can cause anxiety. How can we spot the early signs of mental health before they become a more serious issue?

If you are a new parent, babysitter, or nursery teacher, you should know that playing is one of the most important ways children learn necessary educational & life skills. Besides promoting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills, play-based learning encourages… Continue Reading >