SWEET NOTHINGS - Issue 23

Nurture Parenting Magazine

Australia's Natural Parenting Magazine

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Nurture Parenting Magazine
EDITOR Debbie Jay editor@nurtureparentingmagazine.com.au ADVERTISING Yasmin Edwards advertise@nurtureparentingmagazine.com.au DESIGNER Stephanie Nancarrow steph@nurtureparentingmagazine.com.au SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Eve Lozada eve@nurtureparentingmagaz
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Editor’s Letter
Welcome to Issue 23 of Nurture Parenting Magazine. Well, first, can I say ‘wow’! We’ve been absolutely blown away by your response to our relaunch issue. The feedback has been wonderful to hear, the entire team worked hard on bringing you a beautiful
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What You Eat & Your Genes
According to the Australian Institute of health and welfare (AIHW), two of the top 8 chronic diseases affecting Australians are cardiovascular disease and diabetes and findings in their report Impact of overweight and obesity as a risk of factor for
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Encouraging New Foods
Have you ever experienced challenges during mealtime with your child? This article will give you five simple steps to developing a healthier attitude towards food at mealtime in a way that embraces connecting with your child, and as a result, makes f
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Showcase
The ChamonixRain Organics Coconut Baby Wash & Shampoo is a luxurious blend of natural & certified organic ingredients which has been uniquely formulated to gently cleanse and protect your baby’s skin and hair. RRP $28.95 500ml www.chamonixrainorganic
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Nourish
Just as it is important to feed our children the right foods and teach them about healthy eating habits, it is equally important to fill their souls with love and teach them how to manage themselves and the different situations they might find themse
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The Nutritional
Touch is arguably the most important nourishment that all humans need for optimal growth, health and development. With adequate exercise, and a balanced diet, including the right amount of nutrients, we will follow normal developmental patterns, and
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Keeping Children Safe Naturally
It is now more important than ever to practice good hygiene to keep your family safe. The advice from health experts is to wash your hands regularly and to use hand sanitiser when soap and water is not available. However, some hand sanitisers do pose
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Co-Sleeping
Amie-Jane, Growing Kind ‘My favourite thing about co sleeping is when my 3 years old wakes in the middle of the night. I glance over and see her eyes open slowly. She checks I’m there, her arm reaches out to touch me, and then she smiles whilst half
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Baby Led Weaning
part 2 of 4 Part 1 of our series explained the idea behind baby-led weaning (also known as BLW or baby-led solids) and why it makes sense. In Part 2, Gill Rapley and Tracey Murkett, share their tips on how to introduce your baby to solid foods using
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A Different Way to Mother
On Mother's Day 2016, I was 30 weeks pregnant when my son stopped all fetal movements. I went to the hospital, and all checks showed he was fine, including a scan, but I was still sure something was not right. I was told to give it a week or so befor
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Babywearing
For many parents keen on wanting to wear their newborn baby, a stretchy wrap seems to be the most popular style of carrier when starting out. I know that for myself, I started with a stretchy wrap before exploring the other styles, and this was over
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Pyrrole Disorder
Our urine tells us a lot about what’s going on inside our bodies, but did you know it can also contain early warning signs about mental health too? We all know about the common ‘pee signs’ that indicate physical problems like dehydration (dark yellow
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Daddy Talk
If you had first asked me what gentle parenting was, I would have looked at you with confusion, wondering if you had spoken to me in a completely different language. The truth was I had a common misconception of what being a gentle parent was. I was
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Parenting Pit Stops
Seeing our children happy…the ultimate goal and gift in this journey we know as parenting. What truly elicits and brings joy in a child. Is it the latest toy? A funny cartoon? A new activity? What we know about nurturing emotional wellness in childre
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Remembering
We celebrated Arthur’s second birthday last October. He is the littlest of our tribe of three. And I marvel at how quickly time has travelled, the milestones we have reached and tantrums endured. How my dimpled-sweet babe slithers and writhes, booms
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Milking The Truth
Dear dairy…. it’s not easy to say all of this, but you need to know the truth Do you know that giving your child dairy products could be causing some serious side-effects? The ‘dangers of dairy’ is a topic that most health professionals avoid and whi
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Dissociation in Infants AND YOUNG CHILDREN
Throughout the United States, family courts are not provided accurate, relevant information about the neurological, psychological and social developmental needs of children from birth to seven years of age. Family courts have, for many years, focused
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Tapping Into a New
We immerse ourselves in conscious parenting blogs, podcasts and videos and any other information we can get our hands-on, and it’s really helpful to have all this knowledge. We’re listening to the likes of Dr Shefali Tsabary, Dr Vanessa Lapointe and
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Breastfeeding
Have you ever watched a bird building a nest? Whilst indulging in some rare quiet time recently, I watched in amazement as one of our feathered locals starting meticulously selecting sticks and other material and flying back and forth to a high point
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Sweet Dreams
Sleep is such an important part of our overall health and well-being. Regardless of our age, great sleep is the foundation of health. Proper sleep enables us to have better brain function, to heal well, and to grow properly. Growth hormone is largely
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Preserving Your Story
It’s the morning of your child’s birthday. You have your camera ready to document their little face as they see their presents neatly wrapped and bundled under a balloon and then as they open each one and delight in the surprise. School is out, and t
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Australian Made
BeeGood Wax Wraps are the perfect replacement for plastic wrap in your everyday life; just wrap, wash and reuse. When making healthy lunches and snacks for your family, seal in the freshness with our beeswax wraps. Being fridge and freezer friendly y
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Your World is Bigger
As a travelling doctor in the Solomon Islands, I have often been called upon to reach deep into my medical training to address a variety of health and surgical issues for men, women, children and babies who often times travelled many hours across thi
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Caring For Your Body Naturally
I don’t think any woman is prepared for becoming a mother. Every baby is as unique as each of our experiences from birth and the days beyond. Even if you’re a lucky mum to have a healthy baby who is a great sleeper, the one thing we all lose is time
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Two Aussie Nurses Plan To Disrupt The Baby Wipe Industry With Their New ‘Baby Bum Shower’
The Baby Bum Shower was born out of necessity when Jess was faced with the need to clean her nieces very dirty nappy in the back of a car, the lightbulb moment happened… there had to be an easy and more hygienic and safe way to clean nappies! Faced w
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The Story of Too Much Stuff
Growing up, I always knew I wanted to be a mother, right from a very young age. I knew parenting would be both challenging and rewarding. But I don’t think anyone prepared me for the weight and the pressure that comes with being a mother in this age
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Nurture
From an early age, ChamonixRain Organics founder Michelle Williamson developed a lifelong obsession with healthy living and a strong appreciation of the benefits that come from using the ingredients that nature has provided us - to nurture our bodies
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Education
Megan Daley A gentle guide for parents and educators to help foster a love of reading in children from birth and beyond. Award-winning teacher librarian Megan Daley unpacks twenty years of experience in children’s literature in this personable and ac
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5 Steps
Organic gardening at home may sound like a challenge, but how hard is it really. One of the things that most people think is that organic gardening is an expensive and time-consuming project. This comes partly from the expensive products in the super
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Road Trip
We all know that self care is crucial as a Mum, both pre and post the arrival of our bundle of joy. Why not be kind to yourself, whilst being kind to the most important mother of all … Mother Earth. With a 20 piece ‘Eco Beauty Box’ you can pamper you
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Showcase
The Night Ollie alarm stops bedwetting at night within weeks. Our friendly character brings comfort and builds confidence. The sound & vibration alarm plus large mat surface increases success. Non intrusive to the child’s body. Suitable for children
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The Mind-Altering
The sense of smell and our memories of scents be they conscious or unconscious is our most primitive sense. For good reason too, we have evolved to literally smell danger. The olfactory threat perception that is our ability to smell trouble is part o
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Ask Naomi
Q My 6-year-old eats too little, while his older sister cannot stop eating. Why? What can I do? A In my experience children are naturally inclined to eat enough and well. Therefore, when a child seems off-balance, I suspect they are not having the fo
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Say Goodmorning To Dry Nights
The trusted and proven treatment of bedwetting supports the growth and wellbeing of every child. The alarm and mat is a natural solution that is safe, sustainable and effective in stopping bedwetting forever. The result empowers families to embrace t
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