The emotional brain of children and teenagers, why love hurts, the pain of sexual jealousy, rejection, hopelessness, blocked trust, why people want to live and why they want to die, are all topics which will be addressed at the conference‘What children and teenagers need to know about life in order to live well’ taking place on Saturday 15 June 2019 at The Child Centre for Mental Health…
I recently found a quote on a painting in Amsterdam that said ’Reading is not a pastime, it’s a way of life. It eases souls, and when you need it most, it’s a light in the dark’. This is exactly how I feel about reading for pleasure. I am a bookworm and I was curious to find out the long-term benefits of reading on our health when I was invited to a presentation by TV doctor Dr Hilary…
Me-time or no me-time? That is the question…Across the globe, there are 258 worldwide births per minute, resulting in a huge 516 individuals becoming parents for either the first time or expanding their family further every 60 seconds. Only parents know the true extent that having a child can have on your life, with time, energy and undivided attention required at all times. With no…
I am a bit obsessed with longevity because I lost my parents at a young age despite being healthy and sporty. I live every day as if it was my last. My motto is Carpe Diem (Latin expression for ‘Seize the moment’). I live a healthy life including a balanced diet and the right amount of sport (not too much, not too little) always in my quest to prolong longevity. I have never been on a…
Every year, 60,000 people in the UK experience a cardiac arrest and 50% of these incidents happen in the community. 270 children die at school as a result of sudden cardiac arrest. To give someone the best chance of survival, bystander CPR should be given immediately, however often this does happen as people simply don’t know how to help. By the time an ambulance arrives, valuable time has been…
I am a great believer in self-care. I am a happy person essentially because I regularly take time out for my self-care. Parenting is a 24-hour job that requires hard work, patience and sacrifice. As a result, it can be easy to stop caring for yourself, as your sole aim will be to raise happy, healthy children. However, believe it or not, self-care is beneficial to your children.If you want…
Veganuary is upon us and I have started thinking of using more healthy herbs in my diet. I have come across a lot of turmeric ginger tea recipes and I have developed my own one to make it also tasty and delicious. I have never been a great fan of ginger but as it is so healthy I wanted to give it a go. Turmeric ginger tea can help with several health issues. I have done some research and I have…
The Mishaps and Mayhem of Christmas – how to avoid common festive accidents.Although Christmas can be a magical time of year, festive statistics from RoSPA and National Accident Helpline reveal it is a time when there are more accidents in the home for both humans and pets.
Although Christmas can be a magical time of year, festive statistics from RoSPA and National Accident Helpline…
Here’s London Mums’ very own guide to keeping little ones safe at Halloween and Bonfire Night.This time of year is full of exciting night-time activities such as Halloween and Bonfire Night. However, overexcited children, bonfires and fireworks can be a dangerous mix.Happilyour top tips willensureyou keep you and your family safe andmake sure you can…
A few years ago I wrote a blog post for my friend Mirka Moore who runs the fitness websitefitness4mamasabout my passion for fencing and why I consider it the perfect sport for aging women to help maintain healthy joint and reflexes.A few years down the line, I am still super passionate about fencing and would love to get more mums to fence as it is a sport that you can keep doing…