Alternate Childcare Options During COVID Lockdowns

With the ever-changing and dare say, unreliable, environment Australia is experiencing at the moment, it’s difficult to navigate everyday life, let alone childcare and work. They say, every day is a blessing, and now, I truly understand that feeling. Without… Continue Reading >

Protecting your family from climate disruption

The latest IPCC Report: Protecting your family from climate disruption.   Chances are you might not have had time to catch up with the latest IPCC report, especially if you are also contending with lockdowns. This report is issued every… Continue Reading >

Creating Holiday Moments in Uncertain Times – Top 5 “Mum Staycation” Tips

 By Krissy Regan The Wellness Poet   Like many people I love holidays. Holidays are our hard-won reward for all the long hours we put in at work. I got my first passport when I was 21 and spent the… Continue Reading >

4 Ways to Survive and Thrive in Continued Lockdown

Are you and your family struggling under ever-increasing emotional, mental, and financial pressure caused by government-imposed restrictions and continued lockdowns? You’re not alone. The ongoing inconsistency and uncertainty have unsettled family life like nothing before. As parents, we try to… Continue Reading >

The Perfect Storm’ for Young People’s Mental Health

A mentor recently told me that it’s as if what’s happening right now is the equivalent of Mother Nature sending us to our rooms to think about our bad behaviour, with the hope we’ll be let out knowing what needs… Continue Reading >

Surviving and Thriving During Lockdowns

Life is full of challenges right now.  We are still living in a state of uncertainty which is creating significant issues for parents and children, both physically and mentally. Maintaining a happy and healthy family environment is difficult at the… Continue Reading >

CMV Awareness Month: Pam and Christopher’s story

When Pam and Tom Rogers discovered they were going to have their first child they were over the moon. They began planning for the new addition to their family – but during the pregnancy that they learnt their little man… Continue Reading >

10 Fun Family Activities (When You’re Stuck At Home)

Whether you are stuck at home due to a lockdown in your area, extremely rainy weather or you are recovering from injury or illness that prevents you from leaving the house, here are 10 tried and tested ideas that can… Continue Reading >

Keeping Your Family Entertained During COVID-19 Isolation by Karen Phillip

As the virus progresses, we are seeing more families being isolated for their 2-week containment time. Sure, you can go outside but other than that you are housebound for the 2-week duration. I hear the shriek of screams but wait;… Continue Reading >

How to protect yourself and your family in the COVID-19 era

Whilst optimum health and immunity is always at the forefront of my mind and daily work with my patients, 2020 is bringing new world-wide focus to the essential value of our health. As a mum of a young toddler, an… Continue Reading >