Each two to three year old has their own preference when it comes to… well pretty much everything. Their curiosity about the world around them is only growing and their desire to take part in new and exciting activities opens up new and adventurous worlds to explore, whether that be digging in the muddy garden, […]
How to Create a Positive Mindset: Nine Top Tips
We’ve all found ourselves in negative situations which made us wonder just how we managed to get there. How did we allow ourselves to feel so low/ unmotivated /drained and – more importantly – how can we get ourselves out? I’m no expert, but I have experienced getting myself out of a rut numerous times […]
Why Warm Foods are Important for your Postpartum Recovery
After giving birth for the first time, I was lucky enough to live in a community of caring neighbours who popped over with a string of hot meal over the first few weeks. My body reacted well to the warm meals, but there were some evenings when my stomach just couldn’t hack it. If you’re […]
How to heal your brain fog with your gut.
On returning from my travels to India, I felt as though my thoughts were moving in slow motion. I realize now that this was down to the fact that I was experiencing brain fog as a result of eating a very poor diet with little food, intermittent fasting and a low amount of nutrients all […]
5 useful weaning products that won’t break the bank
So you’ve entered the weaning stage and there’s so much to learn and research about allergies, baby-led vs spoon feeding etc. Well, I’ve rounded up 5 of the most useful weaning products I bought when weaning my daughter. Hope it helps! 1. The High Chair I always wondered whether it was better to go for […]
Nutritious foods to help your baby gain weight.
If you’re reading this post, you may be feeling disheartened about why your child doesn’t gain weight or worried about which percentile they’re in at the doctor’s office. Just know that every baby is different, has a different appetite and taste preferences. Please do not fall into the trap of believing that it is a […]
6 must-have tips for a relaxing childbirth experience
Whether you’re planning to give birth in a hospital or at home, if you’re hoping for an intervention-free relaxing childbirth experience, this one’s for you! While it’s tempting to take a ‘go with the flow’ approach to take the pressure off, having a clear understanding of your birth preferences will help you at maintain a […]
How to teach your toddler to use the potty.
I am definitely no expert in potty training but here’s a few tips that I learnt along the way which you may find helpful. First of all, it’s a good idea to consider if your toddler is even ready to embark on the potty training journey. Here are a few questions you can ask yourself […]
Post partum: what to expect and self care tips
With all of the excitement and anticipation that comes with preparing for the arrival of your baby and giving birth, it’s not surprising that the post partum period is often overlooked. Taking care of yourself is as important as taking care of your newborn. Here are a few things to expect post-delivery and a few […]
Giving birth in a hospital: what you need to know.
Let’s not bet around the bush, as a first-time mum to be I was quaking in my boots about how a human baby would exit my vagina. I envisioned that giving birth would be painful, primal and long but I somehow just trusted that my body would know what to do. If I could give […]