Health & Wellbeing

By Alyssa Said, Redwood Wellbeing Why do some kids seem to think about sweets all the time, while others hardly give them a second thought? This difference often comes down …

By Alita Blanchard, Nervous System–Informed Parent Counsellor We can all feel like we’re drowning and at our wits–end at times in parenting – sometimes it’s a tough season, but other …

by Diana Arundell, university–qualified naturopath and nutritionist If Hippocrates was right in saying ‘let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food’, then why are we confronted with shelves …

By Leisa Pritchard, neurodiversity–affirming psychologist at The Heart & Mind Collective Pathological Demand Avoidance, also known as Pervasive Drive for Autonomy (PDA), is a term gaining more attention, but it …

by Clare Marcangelo, Early Childhood Nutrition and Behaviour Expert I don’t usually use this term, as I feel “fussy eating” does children a disservice. 20 years ago I was working …

by louise hurley, MumSafeTM TRAINER OF THE YEAR 2022 A tight pelvic floor can be a real pain – literally! Many women experience pelvic floor tension, discomfort, and even pain …

by Alyssa Said, Redwood Wellbeing Whether it’s staying up too late, playing games instead of helping with housework, or refusing to brush their teeth, kids often go for the choice …

By Alita Blanchard, Holistic Counsellor and Parent Coach Parenting brings up many intense feelings, a fierce protectiveness of our children and plenty of joy. And it can also awaken anger, …

By Louise Hurley, MumSafeTM TRAINER OF THE YEAR 2022 Do you find push ups hard to do? I’m going to let you in on a little secret… that’s because they …

by selina chapman, Psychologist When I found out I was pregnant with twins it was like winning the lottery. I was an older first–time mother. I had hoped for a …