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When “busy” stops explaining it properly

27/06/2026

Modern motherhood gets called busy, but that word is starting to feel useless. What it actually looks like is a constant internal tab system that never closes. Even when you are sitting still, nothing is fully switched off in your head. Someone needs shoes. That email hasn’t been replied to. School notice came through. Work deadline shifted. Dinner is half planned while you are still finishing lunch. Then something else lands and replaces the last thing. None of it is dramatic on its own. That is the point. It is the accumulation that does the damage. There is a term…

by jay

Health & Wellbeing

10 Simple Sleep Tips Every Busy Mum Should Know

26/06/2026

If you’re a mum, chances are you’ve become an expert at putting everyone else’s needs before your own. Between school lunches, work deadlines, sports practice, housework, homework, meal planning and trying to keep the family organised, it’s easy for sleep to become an afterthought. Many mums don’t struggle because they don’t want to sleep—they struggle because life simply gets in the way. Perhaps you’ve finally tucked the kids into bed and it’s the first quiet moment you’ve had all day. Instead of going straight to sleep, you stay up watching television or scrolling through social media because it feels like…

by jay

For Mums, Free, Health & Wellbeing

Struggling with Sleep? Discover What Really Works at This Free Waverley Library Seminar

19/03/2026

As a parent, getting a good night’s sleep can be difficult, but it plays an important role in overall wellbeing, focus and daily functioning. If sleep has become a challenge, this upcoming seminar at Waverley Library offers a practical way to better understand what works. Waverley Library is hosting “Insomnia – What Works? The Basics of Building Good Sleep,” a free session designed to explain how sleep works and what strategies are effective long term. What to Expect Taking place on Thursday 16 April from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, this one-hour seminar will explore the science and psychology behind insomnia in…

by jay

Health & Wellbeing

7 Potential Health Benefits of Essential Oils

30/08/2024

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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Nicole Ossip launches ‘Asleep in 12’ program to help newborn babies sleep through the night in a matter of weeks

23/11/2023

The ‘Asleep in 12’ method is designed to change the way parents approach the challenges of infant sleep. Much loved newborn sleep specialist, Nicole Ossip has launched her tried and tested program called ‘Asleep in 12’ to help parents across the entire country get their newborns to sleep in under 12 weeks. Nicole’s ‘Asleep in 12’ method is designed to change the way parents approach the challenges of infant sleep. With her extensive experience, she has perfected a method that can get newborns sleeping through the night in as early as four weeks, and often even sooner. Her mission goes…

by jay