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Exercise and regular physical activity in children and adolescents is important in promoting lifelong health and well-being. Ensuring your child gets adequate exercise can be done at home and at school.   What are the benefits of exercise? Exercise helps… Continue Reading >

By Natalie Stockdale (Resilience Coach & Author of the Campfire for the Heart book series)   Ah, the festive season – a time for laughter, joy, and celebration. But let’s be real – it can also bring some stress and… Continue Reading >

Women will spend quite literally thousands of dollars trying to work this out, but it’s really very simple. As an embryologist, turned Fertility educator and IVF advocate, I have been working with women and couples who are trying to conceive… Continue Reading >

by Jen Dugard   In the 2019 Canadian Guidelines for Physical Activity During Pregnancy, it is recommended that pregnant women should aim to get at least 150mins per week of moderate-intensity activity per week to achieve clinically meaningful health benefits… Continue Reading >

Alyce Wood trained with the National team in the Kayak until she was 33 weeks pregnant – and she could have kept training if only she could fit in the boat! Alyce continued dry land training until the morning she… Continue Reading >

After rupturing her Achilles tendon at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Genevive Gregson found a window in her normally vigorous schedule to start a family.  Genevieve feared that she may never get back to elite form not only after her injury,… Continue Reading >

Being a mom is a full-time job that often leaves little room for self-care. The endless demands of parenting can make it easy to forget the importance of taking time for oneself. However, prioritising me-time is crucial for overall well-being…. Continue Reading >

There are several factors to consider throughout the winter months to ensure your child’s safety and good health. In addition to safeguarding them against diseases like the cold and flu, you need to take care to keep them warm in… Continue Reading >

Trying to nail being a healthy mama and juggling everything life throws at you can be difficult. It’s easy to get caught up with looking after your family and keeping on top of everything at work that you forget to… Continue Reading >

Physical activity in children is important for a wide variety of reasons. It helps to reduce overweight and obesity increases strength in muscles and bones and can even improve concentration at school. Exercise is a vital component of any child’s… Continue Reading >