Peace, Love and Joy!

By Krissy Regan The Wellness Poet Peace, Love and Joy – three little words synonymous with Christmas.  But what do they mean to you?   We talk about Peace in the context of war and world peace.  True peace starts… Continue Reading >

How To Embody Abundance

Abundance is a state of being. It can also be a state of mind, but more interesting is that it is our natural state, our birthright even, of that which we are made and the natural world we live in…. Continue Reading >

To my Daughter, with Love

To my Daughter, with Love When your greatest gift stands right in front of you   When rays of sunshine Enter your life Bath in the warmth Of their glow A glow that can only Be given By those we… Continue Reading >

Be the Presence of Peace as a Parent

The Dalia Lama is quoted as saying, “If every eight-year-old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation.” As a teacher and student of the healing art of meditation for over thirty-three… Continue Reading >

The greatest challenges of being a dad

As someone that spends their life encouraging people to embrace challenges and get out of their comfort zone, becoming a Dad really was a time to heed my own advice. The advice I was given from close friends was to… Continue Reading >

How can you help your partner while breastfeeding?

When you first have a child, there are so many new things thrust upon parents…we must quickly become experts at car seat installation, bottle sterilization, nappy changing, rocking, burping, bathing (the baby that is, not you!) and for many of… Continue Reading >

Why I’m happy to be a single mum this Mother’s Day

When I think of Mother’s Day, I think of relaxation, of brekkie in bed, of gifts and of enjoying all the best bit of my kids. Yet, as a single mum life has shifted, and Mother’s Day, like many other… Continue Reading >

Sporting Superheroes

By Jane Kilkenny Finding positive role models for our kids can be challenging.  Our traditional superheroes are fantasy characters that kids love to idolize.   Fantasy characters are an excellent way to encourage kids to use their imagination and have some… Continue Reading >

Flat feet in children – when should I be worried?

How cute are baby and toddler feet?  They are small and chubby and soft… Lots of things to love. We often get lots of questions about babies’ feet, and one common question from parents are whether they should be worried… Continue Reading >

A Not-So-Warm Reunion: Why Isn’t My Child Excited To See Me?

You know how you feel when you have been away from your kids? Maybe it was a long day at the office, or a trip out of town, or even a hospital stay. Your mind becomes full of the thought… Continue Reading >