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Vitamin D and Sunlight

Written By Pam Harries

As we move in to the height of summer its important to remember all the facts about healthy sun exposure. The Cancer Council has a policy of minimal exposure to the sun for Infants 0 – 12 months. This is because it is recognised that infants skin is more susceptible to a risk of the [...]

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Achieving natural birth

The rate of caesarian birth is rising.  Statistics show that almost one in 4 of us will have a C/S secti....

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Alcohol and Pregnancy

Celebrations are wonderful events – meeting friends, exchanging gifts, often accompanied by a little al....

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Sleep Apnoea – The Facts

Sleep Disorders are slowly being recognized as major factors in human illness and premature death. Sleep....

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Yoga for new mums

Many women are quite surprised to discover how much their body has changed after having a baby and how ti....

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Getting Organised…..

Oh I’m smiling as I even decide to call this article that. I’m STILL trying to master the art of organising us all.  I was heard saying, when I had my fourth child, it took me roughly six months to feel like I had my head wrapped around the fact....

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Are you an ‘Ikean’?

I went to Ikea the other day. You see, I’ve moved house in the last month and needed a few extra items for the new abode. I don’t like having too many of the Ikea items in my home, as it can start to look like one of their showrooms if you go ov....

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Family Dynamics

Our families have a vibratory pattern. We are connected genetically through our parents, to 4 grandparents and 8 great-grandparents. Each of these individuals brings unique qualities, which come together and help us live our lives fully and completel....

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Have a splashing time!

Most babies love taking a bath – it’s a great way for them to play, relax and learn – and what’s more they’ll look and smell beautiful! Being in water is such a natural thing for babies after having been in the womb, although in those firs....

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Multiculturalism

I saw a poll being run by a television show yesterday, asking viewers to vote as to whether or not they believe Australia is a racist nation. This was following yet another attack on an Australian citizen of Indian descent. I didn’t vote but it got....

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Mamas need to Move It to Lose It!!!!

Know someone who’s getting amazing results from an insanely low calorie diet? It may be tempting to try severely restricting your calories to lose weight fast, but don’t even think about it! The reality is that very few of us can stay on ....

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You know you have a large family when…

You know you have a large family when……  *you only need to give your name, with no further explanation of who you are, to your Obstetrican’s secretaries and they all greet you with smiling voices and a “how are you” and....

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Mindful parenting – Part 1

There’s been a lot of attention on mindfulness and the benefits of this form of meditation.  Mindfulness can be described as a particular way to deliberately pay attention to something that you have chosen.  Mindfulness exercises usually have peo....

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Natural remedies home first aid kit

Here are some ideas for a little kit you can put together to cope with all the day to day accidents that occur with littlies around.   I have included a few for Mum as well.  BURNS A bottle of Lavender Essential Oil is just the best thing ever for....

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Mathematics in primary schools

Mathematics is one of the six key learning areas in NSW schools. It is a subject that is vital for our children to be prepared for their future lives. It is an area of learning that relates to everyday living, and as such, builds upon students’ exp....

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