By Silvana Ghoussain “Seriously how does Megan do it? She seems to have everything together all the time! On top of that, she trains while raising her two kids!”. Yes, there are parents out there who have cracked the code of keeping themselves fit while raising children – but how do they do it? I …
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You might well be one of those people who think they haven’t got a creative bone in their body. But there are lots of different and easy ways to welcome creativity into your life, and feel less stressed as you do so. Creativity is good for you Practicing a creative art is an activity akin …
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By Susie Hopkins With the strain of caring for kids with complex needs falling mainly on mums, it’s hardly surprising that we experience mental health problems at much higher levels than most people. This terrible situation is made worse by the fact that we’re not likely to seek help when we need it. One of …
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By Rachel Town “We need to go to the OT on Tuesday. You can take him then, because you finish work early.” “We still need to book in the physio.” As any parent of a child with additional needs knows, the difficulties of scheduling key dates and appointments can quickly lead to frustration, stress and …
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By Susie Hopkins You would have to have been living under a rock to have not heard over the last few years that meditation is good for your mental health. And I’m yet to meet someone who has given regular meditation a really good go who hasn’t found it really beneficial. And for those of …
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By Kelly Wilton Whether we like it or not, stress is a part of our daily lives and it is here to stay! As parents to children with disabilities, we deal with a variety of different stresses to attend to each day, including NDIS reviews, therapy and education appointments, medication changes, hospital admissions, behaviour strategies …
By Jessie Ballantyne I really struggle to look after myself when people around me aren’t at 100%. I’ve been like that for as long as I can remember, quite possibly due to the idea of ‘considering others before yourself’ being instilled in me front-and-centre from a young age. And I think it’s a very good …
Looking after others, versus looking after ourselves Read More »
By Kelly Wilton I used to be that mum. The one who would make herself small and apologise for ‘those’ moments; whether it was apologising for myself or for something my kids had done (let’s face it, it’s mostly me, it’s where my kids get it from!) I would try to bend over backwards to …
By Susie Hopkins Let’s face it, stress isn’t going anywhere. It’s a part of life for everyone, but as a mama of one or more children with disabilities stress is a part of life most days, and often every day. While doing what you can to reduce it makes a lot of sense, it turns …
Scents can be amazingly powerful. They can help our mood, calm us down or motivate us. Essential oils can be used at home, in a diffuser, or added to a massage or carrier oil. Different base scents might make some more appealing to you than others – this list will help you identify your scent …
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