1. No breakfast or not a healthy breakfast – the best start is egg with wholemeal fingers, fruit and yoghurt and wholemeal toast, a wholegrain cereal and toast. Freshly squeezed juice. 2. Not enough sleep – parents must be in charge and get kids to bed at a set time so they get 9 or 10 hours. 3. ... [ Read More ]
Tiredness is blamed for too much
People blame tiredness for their poor choices. The end of the year seems to be a busy time for lots of people, but so is the beginning of the year and so are other parts of the year. Let’s face it, we are always busy, we just need to manage our emotions and keep in mind our actions towards others ... [ Read More ]
A child’s room can be the most dangerous place at night
Do you let your child leave their room during the night and meet up with a friend who is 20 years older than them and share photos and play games? Well, when you allow your child to take their phone or laptop in their room at bed time - this is what you could be allowing! The internet is not ... [ Read More ]
Finals exam preparation
Final exam preparation All over the world students are finishing their final year of schooling and most are in their late teens. The students need their parents’ support and encouragement: For parents: 1. maybe take chores away for the lead up to major exams 2. put more ... [ Read More ]
Appropriate bed attire
Appropriate bed attire It is night time and we can put on our comfy daggy clothes. However, try to keep to a standard so you still care about what you wear to bed. It is still nice to look nice at home and even when you will be in bed. Baggy old ripped tee-shirts can be put in the rag bin ... [ Read More ]
Information on sleep
Information on sleep There is so much information about sleep. It is written and talked about probably because we all do it or should do it. We can’t survive without it. Sleep is interesting, sleep is peaceful and magical. Sleep is done in so many different ways, but at the same time in ... [ Read More ]
Power of the mind
Challenge your state of mind The mind is a powerful challenge and challenging it is amazing and challenging. Firstly, we must accept that we can challenge it. The mind is about a perception we have made and if we don’t like it we can change it. To change what the mind is telling us is ... [ Read More ]
Breakfast ideas
Breakfast ideas Breakfast is still the most important meal of the day and teaching ourselves this and our kids is vital. I found a great list of recipes on the Special K website www.mySpecialK.com.au It is free and takes 2 seconds to register. Here are some ideas: Bakes beans on toast and ... [ Read More ]
A miracle dessert that won’t send kids crazy
IT is hard to find healthy ice-cream without preservatives and unwanted nasties. So, I make my own with coconut milk. However, I do not have an ice-cream maker so at first I had a large frozen spaceship!!! Now, I have a breakthrough and I am using my ice block makers! If you don’t have any – you can ... [ Read More ]
Eating and sleeping
Eating and sleeping Other than eating and sleeping of course another big worry in life is money. However, I think eating and sleeping consumes everyone and torments us all and drives us crazy – even kids!! I eat healthy and I am always trying to think of new ways to be better and it is hard ... [ Read More ]
10 reasons you must say yes to visit a day spa
1. You will love it! 2. Bargains are available if you just walk in and take advantage of the ‘special of the day’. 3. To use that gift certificate you hinted at being given! 4. There are options to suit everyone – facials, massage, pedicure, etc. 5. The peacefulness alone ... [ Read More ]
Kids and sleep
If trained kids can sleep anywhere Image Source I am sure we have all seen kids sleep in different places, while with their parents, out and about. Of course sleeping on Mum or Dad, in a trolley, on a bench on Mum or Dad’s lap, sitting up sleeping, under a table, on a picnic rug and more. We all ... [ Read More ]
5 ways to help parents when next to their child’s hospital bed 24/7
5 ways to help parents when next to their child’s hospital bed 24/7 The support of friends and families when you have your son or daughter in hospital is crucial. Some parents have children in critical conditions and they cannot risk leaving their bedside. Some things family and friends ... [ Read More ]
The intelligent child
How to raise an intelligent child We all want our children to be intelligent and something parents need to do is give their kids the best possible chance ever. As parents it is our responsibility to raise a child in accordance with healthy living guidelines. Honestly, it is not rocket ... [ Read More ]
Die in their sleep
Die in their sleep Humans spend a third of their life sleeping (25 years or more) so it isn’t a total surprise that many die during their sleep. It is not foreign to us that sometimes people die in their sleep or become very ill. Years ago when I was 21 I travelled throughout the ... [ Read More ]
Why some people never achieve
People don’t achieve what they want because of four main reasons. This is what is believed by Dr Phil Jauncey and this is one of the reasons he is regarded as Australia’s foremost Performance Psychologist. Dr Jauncey is currently the sports psychologist with the Australian Baseball team and ... [ Read More ]
Food and sleep
Food and sleep Cockroaches will eat your children while they sleep! Image Source People swallowing spiders while they sleep is quite rare and hard to do I would think, however, The American cockroach, or the 'water bug,' has been documented feeding on toenails, eyelashes, eyebrows, and hair ... [ Read More ]
Having more friends will help you sleep
This seems crazy, but studies have proven people with more friends and intimate relationships are happy and live longer - so if this is the case go out and get some friends! People who are married or in a defacto relationship have lower death rates than single people. So, having more friends will ... [ Read More ]
Surprising Ways that Lack of Sleep Affects Your Health
Surprising Ways that Lack of Sleep Affects Your Health Most people already know that you're supposed to get enough sleep at night, but not many people really understand why. When you sleep, your body performs important tasks such as regulating hormones and insulin levels, repairing damaged tissues, ... [ Read More ]
Don’t let depression disguise itself
If depression disguises itself the problem can multiply and the layers can grow and grow. Depression can be silent Depression can look fine Depression can be an addiction Depression can affect anyone Depression can be sleeping too much Depression is not for certain people Depression affects ... [ Read More ]
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