Pregnancy can affect so many things can’t it? It’s not enough that we put ourselves through the pain of labour, but there are all sorts of ailments and problems with our bodies that can arise out of having a baby. How does pregnancy change your teeth/gums? Changes in your hormones during pregnancy can cause your […]
The average child drinks just a QUARTER of the water they should during the school day, according to new research carried out by Chilean Easy Peel Oranges. This is shocking but not surprising. Despite guidelines suggesting children aged five to eight should drink one litre – five glasses – of water a day, the average […]
From the moment you become a parent you are catapulted into a world where you are responsible for every need of this small person you have created. From that moment on you spend time worrying if your children are eating and drinking enough of the ‘right’ things. You spend time trying to ensure they get […]
Pregnancy for many, especially first time mothers, is a very special time in life. Special care needs to be taken so that you feel good in all aspects of your life. The following 6 steps might help to ensure a healthy pregnancy: 1. Make Sure All Important Details Are Organised Decide for yourself, far ahead […]
When was the last time you had a holiday? Do you feel in need of a holiday? Probably a silly question right? What busy parent doesn’t feel like they need a holiday? Losing your sense of humour, bingeing on comfort food and being unable to sleep through the night are all signs you need a […]
As a parent, one of the most stressful things can be a child who won’t eat, or drink or do either. We spend our time as parents trying to do the best for our children and one of those things is trying desperately hard to ensure they eat and drink well. When you’ve spent time […]
The thought of performing hundreds of crunches to get rid of the post-baby pouch is really irritating, but apparently you don’t actually need them to get back pre-partum, flat belly. Crunches are actually thought to be ineffective to tone the abs as they only work on outer abdominal muscles without strengthening the underlying muscles first […]
EAT YOUR GREENS!!!!! Probably a phrase that still chills you from your own childhood and possibly one that you even find yourself saying these days as a parent. What do you think about when you hear that phrase? Do you think peas? Do you think broccoli? Do you think spinach or kale? Do you think […]