From family health, healthy eating and being active. There is so much that you can cover under family wellbeing. Talking to your children and enjoying the outdoor activities on offer it all adds to a greater understanding of themselves and the world around them. I hope to teach my children mindfulness, consideration for others and in particular how to care for themselves and those around them.
Though one of the more joyous times of the year, summer is a heat-laden, sweat-inducing season. Combatting the blistering warmth that accompanies summer months is no simple task. Fortunately, it’s not impossible. Here are some tips on how to keep your hot flashes at bay this summer. Stay Hydrated The importance of remaining hydrated can’t … Read more
Sleep – it’s great whilst you’re getting plenty of it but it’s tough when your sleep is less than satisfactory. Now, I am a sleeper. I love my sleep and I tend to need lots of it but if there is one thing guaranteed to give me a bad night’s sleep it’s a rubbish pillow. … Read more
Every year, 12% of children have an ear infection, which is the top reason that infants need a course of antibiotics. An infection can be extremely painful and distressing, especially for babies and toddlers who aren’t able to express what is causing them discomfort. With children under the age of three, an ear infection can sometimes … Read more
It should be no secret that proper nutrition is the foundation for the healthy development of your baby. While you may intuitively know this as a new parent, it may be much less clear as to exactly what good nutrition looks like for an infant. Opinions may differ and trends may come and go, but … Read more
Leading dermatologist warns people to be mindful of the sun’s rays A dermatologist is calling for people to use suncream not only as the weather picks up over Easter, but all year round in order to avoid long term sun damage and the risk of developing skin cancer. The comments come from Childs Farm’s consultant … Read more
DESPITE experts recommending a relaxing, screen-free environment in the bedroom, tech addiction to screen time is turning the nation’s bedrooms into a battleground. New research has revealed that over half the nation (55%) regularly use electronic devices such as smartphones in bed, and 15% admit it’s their worst bed habit. More than poor sleep Not … Read more
Over half of mums have been struggling with anxiety since having a child according to research by new mental wellbeing magazine Motherdom.
Feeling stressed out and exhausted is a normal part of parenthood- a lot more parents experience this on a daily basis than they’d admit. But what isn’t normal is you waking up in the morning, unable to get out of bed and feeling like every inch of your body is fatigued- that’s burnout, and yes, … Read more
As an adult, you must have experienced anxiety and stress at several points in time, and what we often tend to forget is that our children too, experience these difficult emotions- sometimes more often than it is for them to handle. If you suspect your child is experiencing anxiety, don’t be worried- there is actually a … Read more