For Mums Archives

Wearable Breast Pumping Solutions: Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Lifestyle

25/03/2024

Discovering the right breastfeeding solution can make a big difference for moms. Wearable breast pumps are a popular choice, providing convenience, freedom, and discreet options. This post explores different wearable pumps and their features. By the end of this article, you will have a clearer understanding of which wearable breast pump might be the perfect fit for your lifestyle. The Freedom to Move: Hands-Free Pumping For busy moms who crave flexibility and the ability to multitask while pumping, hands-free wearable breast pumps, as offered by The Night Owl, are a lifesaver. These devices are discreetly hidden within your bra, allowing…

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For Mums, Inspiration

Art Therapy for a Creative Life and Self Care

23/03/2024

Art therapy is more than just making art; it’s a journey of self-discovery, healing and connection, embracing the power of creativity for improved mental wellbeing. Art therapy is a potent antidote to anxiety, offering a respite from the incessant worries that plague our minds. Engaging in creative expression lowers cortisol levels while boosting dopamine and endorphins, fostering a sense of calm. The City of Sydney in partnership with The Equanimity Project has created three powerful workshops to begin or continue your journey of self-discovery. Tuesday 26 March: Art Therapy Postcards Tuesday 2 April: Positive Words to Live By Tuesday 9…

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Food

PROVIDOOR’S George Calombaris’ EASTER BUNDLE DISHES THE FLAVOURS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

21/03/2024

Amidst his flourishing culinary ventures and media commitments, renowned Greek-Australian chef and restaurateur George Calombaris continues to captivate food enthusiasts with his authentic Greek cuisine. This Easter, Calombaris extends his culinary expertise to homes across Australia with an exclusive Easter offering on PROVIDOOR, providing a stress-free, restaurant-quality and excitingly economicaltemptation for hosting your Easter celebrations. George’s Easter Feast is carefully curated to deliver an unparalleled Greek dining experience, allowing you to impress guests effortlessly. Each dish is crafted with precision, utilising time-honoured recipes and premium ingredients. From tantalising keftedes to succulent 12-hour slow-cooked lamb shoulder every item in this bundle…

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids, Parenting, School holidays

What are Survival Swim Lessons and How are they Different?

19/03/2024

The Kids Aquatic Survival School (KASS) program is very different to most swimming lessons. Regular swim lessons for 1 – 4 year olds are primarily water familiarisation, not survival lessons. One in every ten fatal drownings in Australia are children under the age of 4 so it only makes sense that these are the children that are also learning how to swim and float without floatation aids or parents holding them in the water singing nursery rhymes. KASS deliver Australia’s safest, most effective, accelerated aquatic survival program for non-verbal infants and young children. Our program focuses on aquatic survival skills…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Mandy-Lee Adno

18/03/2024

Hi, I’m Mandy, and have been living in the Eastern Suburbs since 2007 when we first immigrated to Sydney. I arrived in Sydney with my husband Gary, 32 weeks pregnant with our first little girl. Since 2007, our little family has grown into a family of 4 beautiful children and are still lucky enough to call the Eastern Suburbs our home. I am a Qualified Speech Pathologist and chose to focus my skills in Paediatric Feeding. After qualifying as a speech pathologist, I furthered my studies in Paediatric Feeding at Manchester University in the UK and since then have continued…

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Health & Wellbeing

Why diet is so important when it comes to breast cancer

17/03/2024

Undergoing the rigours of breast cancer treatment can cause your body to become malnourished, so ensuring you are getting good nutrition during this critical time is paramount. According to leading breast cancer surgeon, Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier, diet and lifestyle play a critical role during breast cancer treatment. Associate Professor Warrier is one of the world’s leading breast health and breast cancer surgeons who has built a highly respected practice in Sydney. The practice spans three locations with its main surgical centre located at the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse in Camperdown, and the other sites at BMA House, Macquarie Street, Sydney…

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Business & Career, Inspiration

Waverley Council’s Small grants program

16/03/2024

If you are working on a project that will benefit the local community, environment, or streets and need some help, Waverley’s Small Grants Program might be an option for getting the support you need. Application process Applying for a Waverley Small Grant just got a whole lot easier! Council now uses the popular Smarty Grants online system to manage applications and reporting. The system will assist you in completing your grant application accurately and enable you to view and track your application. Some of the features of SmartyGrants are: Save your application progress and return to complete your application at…

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Health & Wellbeing

The symptoms of poor gut health – and what to do about it

14/03/2024

Do you experience bloating or IBS symptoms? You’re not alone. You’re one of the 20% of Australians estimated to experience digestive symptoms. These symptoms may include indigestion, bloating, constipation, acid reflux, gas, stomach pain, or diarrhea. Such symptoms can also be commonly referred to as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). But did you know the symptoms of poor gut health can also be hidden? Gut imbalances show up in many ways, and in some people, there may be no digestive symptoms at all. Our gut health has a ripple effect on ALL aspects of our health and how we feel. Research…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Natalie Weiss

11/03/2024

My journey as a Mum has been life changing. I always knew I wanted to be a Mother, but never knew how it would impact me. I am so grateful that I get to teach my daughter all about our world and how to be the best version of herself. I love being a Mum, Wife, Baby and Toddler Sleep Consultant, Early Childhood Teacher and Circle of Security Parenting Coach. All of these things make up who I am as a person. I began my Sleep Consultant journey the moment my daughter was born! She was an awful sleeper. I was seriously…

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Health & Wellbeing

DIVORCE – Obstacle or Opportunity?

10/03/2024

Moving on from divorce: meeting new people When people talk about the impact of divorce, they often talk about what’s happening in the breakdown of the nuclear family; however, the impact of the end of a marriage is more far reaching. Some families may have to relocate or change jobs or both. For example, a mum may choose to be closer to her own parents to get help with childcare support. When these things happen, newly divorced people are at risk of feeling isolated. It’s a good idea to invest time where possible in building new supportive social networks. This…

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