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Squeezing in Sneaky Exercises

For some Mums, squeezing in any sort of exercise around the kids is almost impossible. Grand intentions of Pilates whilst the children play happily is more likely to resemble you lying on your back like a turtle trying to turn over, whilst an army of feral kids try to dislocate your neck and knee joints. Sound familiar? Why not try some sneaky exercises you can squeeze into your daily routine and the kids won’t even realise what you are up...
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Gross Habits Most Are Guilty Of!

Sensitive readers be warned, these gross habits are not for the faint of heart, yet ironically, most of us can confess to at least a few of them at one time or another. We here at SAHM do not endorse, encourage or admit to participating in any of the following chart toppers in this non gender/age biased list of the grossest habits most people are guilty of! Burping and Farting Burping is slightly less shunned, as it is not normally...
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My Post Natal Depression Story –...

A Post Natal Depression Story by Celina W Post Natal Depression is not something you want to be labelled with when you become a mum. But I feel it is stamped on my forehead and the whole world knows that I am suffering from it and that I needed help. I feel guilty that I needed help but I am glad that I ate my pride and asked for it. I am a mother to a 23 month old son and a...
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Best Energy Building Foods

What are the best foods for building energy? In need of an energy lift? Two of the most common things to reach for when you wake up feeling like you have been hit by the all-night truck is coffee and soft drink. Both of these drinks contain caffeine but they also contain a lot of other things that you want to avoid. The next time you are feeling like you could go back to bed before the clock even strikes...
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Think Yourself Happier!

Feeling a bit blue? Think yourself Happier! Have you ever spent time around someone who sees the glass as half full and always seems to get out of bed on the right side? Ever wondered what they have that you don’t? Before you jump to the big house, flat screen TV, nanny and all the other things money can buy, take a moment to remember that money does not buy happiness. One thing that these ‘glass half full’ friends of...
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Drowning in the Darkest of Water

Imagine you've been given the most miraculous of gifts. You've done the hard yards, you've endured months and months of nausea, extreme fatigue, backache, headache, general all over body-ache, not to mention the obliteration of your size 10 body and any chance of your ta-ta’s resembling perky tennis balls ever again. You’ve read all the books, you've done all the prep. You've managed to make a perfect little person from a clump of cells and you've managed to get it out of your own body. You've returned home to a plethora of flowers and...
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Postnatal Depression

Having a baby is an exciting time. You've welcomed a new little person into the world and whether you are new parents or are adding to your family, this time can also be challenging and scary. You’re taking on a new role and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed, even a little worried. But if the general signs of “baby blues” are not subsiding, or if you are noticing any of the below symptoms are unrelenting, you may be experiencing Post Natal Depression...
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Flu Shots

It seems that with each year, the flu strains get worse. It is recommended that those over 50 years old, children between the ages of 5 and 19 years (the Fluvax is not recommended for administration to children under 5 years of age), pregnant women, those with chronic medical conditions and weakened immune systems get the flu shot. The influenza vaccination, or flu shot, is an annual vaccination that is given via injection or nasal spray to protect against the...
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I Do Not Have Obsessive Compulsive Dis...

Anyone who has been to my home, knows that I do not obsess about cleaning, or doing things a certain way. I am fairly relaxed - you take me the way you find me usually still in my PJ at 11.30 in the morning! These things are fairly consistent with me, and don’t really change too much. I never know what I am really supposed to do from day to day, except for the school run, most appointments. If you...
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Worms in Kids

We have all seen that telltale sign - your little one starts scratching their bottom and squirming around, and seems really unsettled! Chances are they have a case of worms - which are definitely pretty gross, but also very easy to prevent and treat. How can you get Worms? Threadworm (otherwise known as pinworm) is the most common worm infection in Australia and occurs more often in children than in adults. The worm eggs are what causes most of the...
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