How to prepare for labour and birth

Renee Adair   We prepare ourselves for so many of life’s big transitions. Take your wedding day for example.  You seek out advice and information, you research and ask questions, you explore all of your options and most of us… Continue Reading >

Improving Academic Performance through Exercise & Diet

Yes it’s TRUE! There are positive actions we can take to support our child’s academic performance and ongoing success in life! We all know that physical activity and healthy nutrition are essential for optimal growth and development, but did you… Continue Reading >

‘Tis the Season to Stay Healthy! (Top 10 Tricks to Keep on Track throughout the Christmas Chaos)

Brace yourselves!!! The Christmas season is in full swing… the added demands of school holidays are about to hit the next level…. and the relentless strain of ‘making an appearance’ at every ‘do’ you’ve been invited to…. all add to… Continue Reading >

Learning to Drive:  Stress Management for Teens

Now that exams are over, a lot of our teens will be embracing a new sense of freedom and looking at getting their driver’s license.  A coming of age event that can be terrifying for some of our more anxious… Continue Reading >

Easy Ways to Entice Your Kids to Embrace Better Health

Way back when I was a kid, I never understood the value of physical activity, exercise or fitness…. I never grasped the critical importance of nutritious food to fuel my body…. and I certainly never learned my ‘physical worth’ from… Continue Reading >

Stress-busting 101: (5 Savvy Steps to Soothe the Insidious Health Saboteur)

It’s a vicious cycle.… that never-ending ‘to-do’ list at home… running around after the kids… an overwhelming mountain of projects due at work… trying to please our partner, our family, our friends… aaargh!!! It’s little wonder that our stress levels… Continue Reading >

Top tips for living a healthy lifestyle on a budget

Many people assume a healthy lifestyle means a big hole in the budget. Staying fit requires expensive gym memberships and exercise classes and eating well equals eating into your grocery bill. Wrong. If you actually want to take ownership of… Continue Reading >

How To Get A Better Night’s Sleep

Media kindly brought to you by ECOSA   Sleep. The quality of our day depends on it and our bodies ability to function effectively. Everybody knows the terrible feeling when you wake from a poor nights sleep: the foggy mind… Continue Reading >

Pregnant Mumma with allergies or anaphylaxis, this one’s for you…

It’s that time of the year again, Allergy & Anaphylaxis Awareness Week & last night on the news I saw a study looking into Allergies & Anaphylaxis in the pregnant mother. While I do love & welcome each & every… Continue Reading >

How Can I Help My Child Retain Information?

 Being able to retain information is essential to school and exam success.  Here are the strategies that worked best for my son when he was studying for the HSC in 2018.   Sleep, exercise, and nutrition Getting adequate sleep is… Continue Reading >