Parenting

The focus of this blog is to bring awareness to families about the toxins which are now part of our lives in the 21st century.

Prenatal yoga is one of the safest forms of exercise a pregnant woman can do and is a wonderfully nurturing practice for you and your baby.

Although the demands of parenthood can have a negative impact on your sex life, maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner is important both physically and psychologically.

Do children in rich “developed” countries really have all they need? We investigate the changing ecology of childhood.

Children get angry, just like adults, but they too can learn strategies to work through their emotions rather than simply be made to suppress them to “be good”.

As consumers who care about the environment and personal comfort, the right answer to the issues isn’t always clear-cut.

Some natural parenting choices you can make to support and encourage your baby’s developing brain in this incredibly important stage.

A 10 year old boy is brought to me by his mother with chronic nose bleeds. I ask some pertinent questions…Does he pick his nose? Is he being bullied at school?

In this day and age with so much information at our finger tips and teenagers openly communicating with each other on Facebook or Twitter, it is amazing that they still seem to know very little about sex.

An allergy is an exaggerated response of the immune system or a reaction by your body to something that is usually not harmful.

It can be hard to find the time to get to the gym, particularly if you have kids.

We are all aware of the obesity epidemic in this country, and of the sad reality that a large number of those affected are children. Whether you feel that both you and your children should become more active for health reasons; or simply that it would be a fun and positive way to spend quality time together, why not include them in your exercise routine?

When considering fitness for children, it is important to emphasise activities as fun rather than simply hard work. Make enjoyment the priority!

Identify the messages parents can pick up on from their child and using play therapy to help children to overcome challenges and behavioural issues.