Running to the loo? Don’t give up …

Running to the loo? Don’t give up exercise over stress urinary incontinence

Stress urinary incontinence can be a particular problem when exercising as the additional pressure on the pelvic floor from lifting, jumping or running can trigger leakage. Many women have been put off participating in sport, changed their exercise routine or given up altogether. … View Post

Prioritising your sleep health to be the best …

Prioritising your sleep health to be the best parent you can be

For new and seasoned parents alike, a restful night’s sleep can be hard to come by – even while sharing responsibilities. Between toys rattling, TVs blasting, and siblings playing, a mid-day nap becomes impossible. Even at night, when sleep seems like it should come easily, parents experience traffic, appliances humming and loud neighbours.… View Post

How to Stay Safe on a Treadmill

How to Stay Safe on a Treadmill

Treadmills are one of the most popular types of home exercise equipment, but they aren’t without risks. Before you even buy a treadmill, if you’re in the market for a new one, some features are going to make it a safer option. … View Post

Period Shaming – how parents can help to end …

Period Shaming – how parents can help to end it?

Period shaming is one of the most common forms of bullying which your kid experiences. You need to know that period Shaming is more common than you even think and it is not charted as people mainly associate it with shame. Severe harm to youngsters is primarily given by archaic perceptions on menstruation followed by period shaming.… View Post

How to Stop Your Child’s Thumb Sucking …

How to Stop Your Child’s Thumb Sucking Habit

Thumb sucking is the first way that babies cope with their emotions. Most infants immediately start sucking their fingers or thumbs when they are born, when they’re not feeding. While it begins as a harmless coping mechanism, it can cause physical problems and lead to the obstruction of emotional skills needed for adulthood. This is why you should do whatever you can to help your child stop the bad habit of thumb sucking.… View Post

Going Through the Emotions: What You Feel When …

Going Through the Emotions: What You Feel When Looking After an Older Parent

When you are trying to be a carer, and give your parents the quality of life they deserve, it is usually at the expense of your sanity. There will be some feelings that are apparent from the off, but some appear later when the realities of looking after an older parent sink in. Here are some of the things you will feel when you have an ailing parent and have responsibilities as a parent yourself and how you can help yourself.… View Post