Parenting Articles

Natural anti-stress tips for busy mums

Are you feeling tired and stressed out? Are you relying on coffee and sugary foods to give you a much-needed boost to get through the day? Being a mum sometimes can be one of the most demanding jobs on the planet. Between changing nappies, packing lunch b

Playgroup – The Natural Way

My memory takes me back to a beautiful sunny morning from last year. The air was still and temperate, not too hot in sunny Queensland. It was Playgroup morning and we, the Mothers and their young children and I, stood quietly by the dam searching for the

Beginners Yoga for Children

We often think of children as carefree with few worries and forget that they go through stresses and strains in life just like any adult. In todays society of peer pressure , consumerism and sibling rivalry children need time and space to be able to find

Beginners Yoga for Children – Page 2

Bhujangasana/cobra pose-backward bend . Lying flat on the stomach place your legs straight out behind with the feet close together and the soles pointing upwards. Rest the palms of the hands on the floor underneath the shoulders. Place the forehead on the

Chickpea & brown rice patties Recipe

These tasty chickpea patties are delicious in a homemade burger or on its own with a salad or vegies. These patties are full of dietary fibre, iron and B vitamins. 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon grou

The Rubbish Free Lunch Box

The last few years has seen the introduction of Rubbish Free Lunch days into schools around Australia. Some schools encourage participation in this event one day a week, while others are every school day. The reduction in waste is generally measured and c

Fish – Food for Thought

The food your child eats affects the development and performance of their brain. Giving your children the right food containing specific nutrients can boost your childs IQ, allow them to think more quickly, be more coordinated, have better memory, improve

Vegie feta quiche with cous cous base Recipe

This tasty, nutritious quiche is lovely and light with a yoghurt tang and cous cous base. Delicious served warm or cold with a salad or vegies. 2 1/2 cups (463 g/161/4 oz) cooked cous cous 1/2 cup (50 g/13/4 oz) small broccoli florets 1/2 cup (50 g/13/4 o

Brown rice, lentil and feta salad Recipe

Lentils are an excellent source of protein, dietary fibre and B vitamins. This nutritious salad with a hint of lemon goes beautifully with pieces of tuna, salmon or chicken tossed through it. 1 cup (250 g/9 oz) green lentils, rinse well 1 litre (35 fl oz/

Zucchini and corn slice with sweet potato base Recipe

This tasty, easy to cook slice is delicious served hot or cold. Packed with protein, and calcium this slice makes a great lunchbox snack.? ? cup self raising wholemeal flour ? cup cold pressed olive oil 5 eggs, whisked ? cup crumbled low-fat feta 2 medium