So, mums out there, who remembers their first period? Do you remember where your were, if your were prepared, if it caught you by surprise and who was there for you to talk to about it? I remember mine, and I remember it was a Sunday, and I was 11, and feeling grateful I wasn’t […]
Kick-starting January
The New Year can leave you feeling a little ‘hungover’. I don’t just mean from new year drinking, although of course for some people that’s the case. I mean in general from a busy December and life in general. We often have lots of plans for the New Year. Some people want to make changes, […]
The importance of active play over screen time
The impact of winter on active play We all know very well that there are so many benefits of an active lifestyle over a sedentary one, that goes for both adults and children. We know we should exercise regularly to keep fit, we know we should get fresh air and get our hearts pumping everyday. […]
How strong is your pelvic floor?
How much do you know about your pelvic floor? Firstly, in order to tackle pelvic floor issues, you will need to know what the pelvic floor actually is. Pelvic floor muscles are the layer of muscles that support the pelvic organs and span the bottom of the pelvis. The pelvic organs are the bladder and bowel in […]
What would your dream Christmas look like?
Christmas is coming, we are literally days away now – apologies for sending anyone into a panic. I’m not terribly organised this year, but hoping it will all start to come together in the next week. How is everyone else doing? Christmas can be a funny time of year for people. It’s not always a […]
What makes you smile?
Do you ever give much thought to what makes you smile? According to a study the average UK adult smiles 11 times EVERY DAY, or more than 232,000 times over their lifetime. Does that sound like you? Do you smile more or less than that do you think? And do you visit the dentist regularly […]
Winter warmer: fueling happy tummies
Wise words Years ago when I was at school I remember rolling my eyes at my grandmother most mornings when she INSISTED I eat something before I leave the house AND roll them even longer in the Winter months, when she insisted I leave the house with something warm in my tummy. I laugh at […]
No dull days: the importance of vitamin D
What’s that phrase? Never a dull moment? When you become a parent that really starts to ring true. There is always something going on, you are always on the go, dashing around, busy busy. Then when your children get a bit older and start to get involved in activities and develop their own interests, all […]