The Power of Self-Reflection and Goal Setting

At the end of the school term, it’s easy to want to simply wrap up loose ends as fast as you can and check out (both physically and mentally) as soon as possible.  But there’s a tremendous amount of power… Continue Reading >

4th Trimester Considerations from a Women’s Health Physio 

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 for the Selfless Teacher

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 >

Type 1 Diabetes and Exercise

Type 1 diabetes  (T1D) is an autoimmune condition, which the immune system is activated to destroy the cells of the pancreas, which produce insulin. Type 1 diabetes the pancreas stops making insulin because the cells cannot make insulin because they… Continue Reading >

What is Birth Trauma?

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 >

Nurturing Harmony at Home: A 3 step problem solving approach

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 >

Mental Health in Young Children: How to spot the early signs

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?

Fun Cubbyhouse and Teepee Games Children Can Play At Home

There’s nothing quite like the magic of a cubby house. It’s a place where imaginations run wild, and creativity knows no bounds. Children step into their own make-believe world, where they can be whoever they want to be. The possibilities… Continue Reading >

Top 10 Benefits in Having a Swing Set at Home

Media kindly brought to you by Plum Play   Taking your children or grandchildren to the park to play on swings can be an incredibly joyful and uplifting experience that can fill your heart with warmth and uplift your spirits… Continue Reading >

Tips to Avoid Maternal Burnout

Perfectionism is not a healthy habit. Even less so when it comes to motherhood, unless you’re keen to rub shoulders with overwhelm, resentment, rage and the feeling of never being satisfied, which can eventually lead to maternal burnout. Here is… Continue Reading >