Congratulations!!! You are a mum! How exciting, I hope you are coping and managing to get some sleep! You most likely don’t have much free time at the moment and your focus should most definitely not be on fitness. Now is a time to recover, be kind to yourself and rest where possible. There are … Continue reading “3 Exercises You Can Do Post Baby”

There is so much conversation around play. It seems to be a hot topic in child development and education. Play is an activity so important in a child’s development, it is a crucial piece in the learning puzzle. Play provides opportunity around social interaction, cognitive development such as concepts and problem solving and endless opportunity … Continue reading “Child’s Play – Why play is vital for children.”

I have found during this pregnancy I lose so much strength during those initial 14-15 weeks as I only really walked due to fatigue and morning sickness. I found that doing anything other than walking would just make my sickness, hunger and fatigue worse. I found this really difficult as I have always been a … Continue reading “Resistance Training during pregnancy”

Pregnancy is overwhelming enough as it is, your body is changing before your eyes, you have a world of unknown ahead and there is so much advice out there that it is a touch daunting. So it is no wonder that many women are not sure where to start when it comes to exercising during … Continue reading “Pregnancy & Exercise – What, When and How?”

Child development is on every parent’s mind, we have a bit of anxiety around how our child is going to progress. So the best and only thing we can do is support them through these early years of development. Children themselves need that internal motivation and we as carers, educators and parents are here to … Continue reading “CHILD DEVELOPMENT –  What does a child need most? “

Child development is on every parent’s mind, we have a bit of anxiety around how our child is going to progress. So the best and only thing we can do is support them through these early years of development. Children themselves need that internal motivation and we as carers, educators and parents are here to … Continue reading “CHILD DEVELOPMENT – What do our kids need most?”

Emotional regulation is one of the biggest challenges and developmental stages for a young child and their family. They are having new experiences each day, new relationships and are beginning to learn that they are separate from their parents while navigating how exactly to manage that. This can become all too overwhelming for a little … Continue reading “Emotional Development & Movement for Kids”

I suffer from anxiety. I am not my anxiety but sometimes it gets the better of me. It has become worse since entering motherhood. I read this is common. I also love self -improvement so I am constantly working on myself to live the best, happiest and calmest life I can. I have shared my … Continue reading “I am not my anxiety.”

The transition into the first year of school or prep is a huge milestone for many kids. It can often be daunting for both parent and child, presenting a new set of challenges and unfamiliar experiences. However, it need not be so worrying, there are many ways that you can assist with the transition with … Continue reading “Ready Set Prep-Child Development & Gross Motor Skills”

Liz Dawson: Accredited Exercise Physiologist Do you have a love-hate relationship with kids and their screens? At times, there is nothing more convenient than a screen; pick a busy café or a doctor’s wait room and you will see children by the dozen, immersed in a phone or ipad. Most parents feel a twinge of … Continue reading “Finding the balance between screen time and green time”