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Age-appropriate tips for saying “no” to kids

As a parent, you want your child to have good experiences and be happy. However, sometimes you need to say “no.” Saying “no” is important and, although it might upset them initially it will ultimately make children feel more safe, secure, and resilient in the long run. Some moments where

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What Is self-care for parents?

Self-care isn’t just a luxury for parents—it's a must-have for handling the daily challenges of raising a family. Taking care of yourself goes beyond eating and sleeping. It’s about tending to your emotional wellbeing, nurturing social connections, and making space for personal growth. Each part of you

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The perfect parent myth

The perfect parent myth tells us that good parents never make mistakes, always follow the latest advice, and dedicate every moment to their child's success. But these impossible standards only create stress and self-doubt. Where does the pressure to be perfect come from?Social media only shows the highlight reel,

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3 barriers to healthy eating (and what to do)

Maintaining a healthy diet is important for overall wellbeing. While it may seem simple to make healthy food choices, there are lots of reasons why you might find it difficult to do so. Barriers to healthy eating look different for everybody and can include financial constraints, lack of time, limited

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How mindfulness enhances self-awareness

Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and engaged in the current moment, without judgment. It involves paying close attention to your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, allowing you to observe your internal and external experiences more clearly. This practice has been shown to significantly enhance self-awareness, which is the

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6 tips to lighten your mood

Mental health is receiving more attention than ever before, and with that comes an opportunity to direct our attention towards helping, supporting and understanding ourselves and others in a kinder way. Below is a list of 6 healthy and sustainable strategies that can be used to add some light into

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What's the right amount of protein to eat?

Did you know that the word protein comes from the word ‘protos,’ meaning Greek for ‘first’? This fact highlights the importance of protein in the human diet. It is essential to life, and it forms part of every cell in the body, including your skin, hair, nails, muscles, enzymes, and

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What's behind those mid-day cravings?

We’ve all been there. It’s 3 pm, and you’re sitting at work. You’ve already eaten lunch, but you’re not quite satisfied. You’ve got a couple of hours before dinner, but you’re getting those mid-afternoon cravings. You might grab a chocolate bar from the

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What is resilience and can you build it?

You’ve probably heard the term ‘building resilience’ many times. But what does this phrase mean? How can you go about building resilience? Let’s take a deeper look into the answers to these questions. What is resiliency?Resilience refers to your ability to cope with difficult situations and overcome

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What gets your heart racing? Your strategy for sticking with exercise.

When you’re feeling motivated to exercise, it feels great. You head to the gym with a smile on your face, ready to smash your workout. You happily throw on your running shoes and head to the park for a jog. But motivation comes and goes. Some weeks, you might

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Waking up during the night?

Waking up every so often during the night is normal. It’s something that happens to everybody at some point in their lives. There are many reasons why you might wake up, including stress, needing to go to the bathroom, your environment, or medical conditions that affect your sleep. This

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Picking up the pace: 4 tips for increasing your walking speed

Movement is important. It’s recommended that we should all aim for around 150 minutes of moderate activity each week. It’s great if you’re reaching this number, but it’s also important to complete some vigorous activity in your week. That’s why you should take note of

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Cooking meals your whole family will enjoy

When you have a family, dinner time can be the perfect opportunity to get together and socialize over some delicious food and drink. You can catch up and learn about what’s going on in your loved ones’ lives. However a difficulty can arise when everybody likes different meals. If