A Better Way to Sleep

We all know this feeling of being tired, to the point of feeling so exhausted that all you want is to curl up in bed …forever. Unfortunately, for most of us this is not an option. Having to be at… Continue Reading >

Too tired to play? We’ve got you covered

Four go-to games for parents too tired to play.   We know all too well what it can be like at the end of a long day. You’ve just survived the madness of the peak-hour school run and now that… Continue Reading >

How To Get Your Toddler To Sleep

By Dr Sandy Hopper   What most parents remember about the hazy, first days of having a newborn is not just the incredible feeling of love for their new baby, but the seemingly endless sleepless nights; those 2 am feeds… Continue Reading >

Mother Nature’s Mental Load

By Rachel Favilla   This is an article to share with your kiddlets! Read it with expression and be Mother Nature’s Voice. Poems are a whimsical way to engage children of all ages and get them feeling hopeful and enthusiastic… Continue Reading >

Exercise in your Third Trimester

As you enter the third trimester, you may be feeling more tired and fatigued, this is normal. Exercise during this period may be more difficult since lung capacity is decreased, as your growing baby is taking more space and your… Continue Reading >

From Meh to Magic!

By Krissy Regan The Wellness Poet The truth is not every day is our best day!  There are just days when you wake up tired, burn-out, fed up and feeling blah! Maybe you feel Meh – an expression of indifference… Continue Reading >

Newborn Baby Tired Signs & Sleep Cues

One of the most difficult things for me as a new mum was knowing when my baby was tired and when to put her down into her cot for sleep.  This was before I became a midwife or maternal and… Continue Reading >

Let your kids be bored these holidays.

School Holidays – for many it can mark a period of relief for parents, a break from the constant daily grind of getting children up and ready for school, packed lunches, early morning arguments about brushing teeth and putting socks… Continue Reading >

Finished the last page of a great book? Try these ideas to expand kids’ thinking

There are lots of fun extension activities to do with our kids once the last page has been read. Here are practical, tired and tested ideas to try when expanding kids’ experiences, opinions and concepts about the books they read…. Continue Reading >

Does your child need this fatigue fix?

  By Sarah Smith, Accredited Practising Dietitian www.baysidedietetics.com.au FB Bayside Dietetics Instagram @baysidedietetics Twitter #BaysideDietetic   Last year I blogged about a really important nutrient for kids, calcium. Strangely, a calcium deficiency has no side effect – it leaves you… Continue Reading >