For Mums Archives

Power up your life, mind and body with quick daily habits

September 27, 2024

The weight of life can lower one’s mood and general outlook on everything around us. This can create a negative spiral of depression, lethargy and moodiness. According to Elizabeth Jane, it is important to remember that while difficult things happen to us from time to time, these things don’t reflect who we are. These things are transient and we move past them. The important thing is to learn from these challenges and ensure that we are making an effort to keep ourselves uplifted and positive. This can be challenging when you are feeling flat, but there are some quick and…

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Babies, Health & Wellbeing

A Simple Guide on Prenatal Pilates: The Whats and Hows

September 23, 2024

Anticipating the arrival of a baby stirs up a mix of feelings and adjustments in life rhythms. Engaging in Pilates sessions is an effective approach to staying fit and healthy while eating. This form of exercise brings about advantages such as enhanced flexibility, strength, and a sense of calmness. The following manual explores the essence of Pilates and suggests ways to include it in a pregnancy regimen. What is Prenatal Pilates? Prenatal Pilates offers a customised Pilates experience tailored to mothers’ needs and constraints during pregnancy. It helps them improve core strength and posture while promoting a sense of calmness…

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Food

About Manettas Seafood Market: Fresh Seafood Delivered to Door

September 19, 2024

Who are we? Manettas Seafood is an online and interactive seafood market that provides access to the freshness and variety of seafood at the comfort of your home. We believe that time constraints should not be the reason why you sacrifice on high quality nutritious ingredients that you deserve. With Manettas, you can now order fresh seafood, premium quality meats, deli products and fresh produce delivered to your door. Convenience is our top priority when we deliver to our community and we are driven to create a hassle-free experience for our customers. Our simple 2 step process At Manettas, freshness…

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For Mums, Kids, What to do

Spark in the Park: Fairies (for ages 0-5 years)

September 19, 2024

Bring along a picnic blanket and join us outdoors for lots of fun, stories, songs and playtime for children 0-5 years of age. This month’s theme is Fairies. We will read fairy tales, have a fairy treasure hunt and to dress up as fairies! When: WED 2 OCT 2024 10.30 am – 11.30 am Location: Randwick Community Centre, 27 Munda Street, Randwick Cost: Free Bookings: Bookings are essential online (open approx. one month prior to the event), subject to Terms and Conditions listed below. More Information: The event is weather permitting and may be cancelled at short notice due to inclement…

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Community, Health & Wellbeing

A CONVERSATION COULD CHANGE A LIFE

September 10, 2024

Got a feeling that someone you know or care about isn’t behaving as they normally would? Perhaps they seem out of sorts? More agitated or withdrawn? Or they’re just not themselves. Trust that gut instinct and act on it. Learn more about the signs and when it’s time to ask R U OK? here. By starting a conversation and commenting on the changes you’ve noticed, you could help that family member, friend or workmate open up. If they say they are not OK, you can follow our conversation steps to show them they’re supported and help them find strategies to…

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Health & Wellbeing

Research call out

September 9, 2024

Miscarriage is often invisible loss, yet statistics show 1 in 4 women experience miscarriage in Australia. There is a lack of understanding around what women experience with miscarriage and what kinds of support women require during and after miscarriage. You are invited to participate in a research study being conducted by Psychology PhD candidate Aastha Ahuja, under the supervision of A/Prof Emilee Gilbert and Dr Renu Narchal from the School of Psychology. This research will explore how women experience miscarriage using body mapping. Participation is open to any person who identifies as a woman who has experienced miscarriage in the…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Kelly Murray

September 9, 2024

Originally from England, I moved to Australia 21 years ago this month on a social and cultural exchange program! I met my husband who is from Sydney. Worked in corporate treasury for 15+ years, currently into my second year of a career break as a SAHM. My two kids are chalk and cheese, age 6 and age 9. They keep me on my toes but are lots of fun. I love learning about the world through my children’s perspective. I have one neurodivergent child with increasing complex needs who is being partially schooled at home. I’m constantly learning new skills and…

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Health & Wellbeing

6 Essential Nutrients That Support Overall Women’s Health

September 7, 2024

You don’t need to overhaul your diet completely to get all the nutrition you need, because what constitutes a healthy diet is pretty much universal, applying to both men and women. However, there are differences in our requirements for calories and certain nutrients. Most of us recognize that women’s caloric requirements are lower than men’s, but certain nutritional deficiencies are more common and consequential in women. The Australian Health Survey’s nutrition data gives us a clearer picture so that we can make informed decisions. In addition to taking specific vitamin or mineral supplements to address such issues, you can also…

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Family

How To Start Getting Some Me Time While Caring For Your Multigenerational Family

September 3, 2024

Multigenerational living is a common living arrangement in some countries, particularly those in Asia, Africa, and Latin America as it offers practicality, convenience, and a way to foster strong family ties. However, recent data reveals that this way of life has become increasingly common in Australian households too. According to the Australia Bureau of Statistics, the number of people living in three generational living arrangements rose by 22 percent over five years. This means that hundreds of thousands of people in the country are now living with their elderly parents or extended family members while caring for their young children. …

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Health & Wellbeing

7 Potential Health Benefits of Essential Oils

August 30, 2024

In light of their therapeutic and medical qualities, essential oils have been used for thousands of years in many different cultures. These concentrated oils, which come from plants, perfectly encapsulate the aroma and therapeutic qualities of the plant. Increasing numbers of individuals use essential oils to support their mental, emotional, and physical health. Essential oils provide various potential health advantages, from improving energy levels to addressing skin issues. This blog explores 7 distinct health benefits of essential oils such as peppermint pure oil, supported by both traditional use and modern research. 7 Benefits of Essential Oils and Its Effect Relaxation…

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