The ability to focus can be challenging for individuals of any age but can prove particularly difficult for children. These days our senses are constantly bombarded with images and sounds, often making it difficult to switch off the “noise” of modern living. Technology, the foods we eat and a busier pace of life can be… Continue reading ESSENTIAL OILS FOR FOCUS AND CONCENTRATION FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
Any one who has a child understands the joy of getting them to brush their teeth! I’ve even tried turning it into different games including a fun competition to see who can wiggle their bum the fastest while the other person brushes. Needless to say I’m always the clear winner here although James might not… Continue reading JUST WHEN SHOULD YOU TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE DENTIST?
What do we all want for our children? I know I want good health and happiness for James but that is a very blanket statement and my idea of happiness might be very different to yours. We all parent according to our own beliefs, morals and principles. If the parenting industry were apple we… Continue reading REVIEW: MY 4 FAVOURITE PARENTING BOOKS
Hi Everyone, Every Thursday will be ‘Tasty Thursday’ on #BeComplete. I have a very simple philosophy on food and that is to keep it real and as fresh as possible. I don’t advocate a certain type of diet because we are all different and I don’t believe you can generalize. I do think we need… Continue reading NUT FREE SCHOOL LUNCHES
Last month I helped launch Safefoods “babies know the facts about folic campaign”. The campaign is primarily to raise the importance of folic acid for all sexually active women whether or not they are planning a pregnancy. I’m very lucky to be the mum of a beautiful 4-year-old boy James but I like to do… Continue reading WHY A NEW CAMPAIGN SAYS FOLIC ACID IS IMPORTANT FOR ALL SEXUALLY ACTIVE WOMEN?
It’s a thing that mums to be are always talking about- pregnancy cravings. Two thirds of mums-to-be experience cravings and I certainly did. For some its ice-cream, chocolate, spicy foods and but for me it was cream donuts, I used to drive to a bakery that was ages away just to get my craving fix.… Continue reading PREGNANCY CRAVINGS – ANYONE FOR ICE?
James was so excited when we arrived in Spain for a holiday recently. We were barely in the door of the apartment when he was ready to go swimming. Then, when we got to the pool soon after, within just ten minutes he slipped and fell. He wasn’t even running but, still, the poor little… Continue reading TRAVEL INSURANCE IS NOT IMPORTANT IT’S ESSENTIAL, HERE’S WHY!!
What does “Outdoor Play” mean exactly? Playing outside? Cycling a bike? Splashing in puddles? Yes, but it is also so much more! DID YOU KNOW that you are encouraging a child’s understanding of the world by asking “Do you NEED your coat today!” Or that you are developing a child’s hand eye coordination (needed for… Continue reading TOP TIPS FOR KID’S OUTDOOR PLAY
Do you think that the habits we instill in our kids during their formative years as babies and children will affect their health later on in life? Well the simple answer is they will and they do which is why we have got to take action and get our kids healthy. Having just spent the… Continue reading TIPS FOR HELPING OUR CHILDREN DEVELOP HEALTHY EATING HABITS
Children need Omega-3 for every stage of their development. It boosts their brains, strengthens their immune systems and lifts their mood. It is also claimed to improve behaviour, reduce anxiety and helps to improve language. Sounds too good to be true – yet scientific research continues to show impressive results. BUT HOW DO YOU ENSURE… Continue reading 11 SIMPLE WAYS TO DISGUISE OMEGA-3 IN YOUR KIDS FOOD
