IS THERE SUCH A THING AS WORK/LIFE BALANCE
Is there really such a thing as a good work/life balance? Can we have it all as mums? Do we have a right to be happy? Should mums stay at home? We constantly battle with these … Read More
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WHATS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUICING AND BLENDING?
I caught up with Jason Vale a couple of weeks ago and he shared a couple of great tips about juicing. If any of you are fans of my Facebook page www.facebook.com/alisoncanavanofficial you will know that … Read More
WHY I THINK READING TO OUR KIDS IS IMPORTANT
AS PRINTED IN THE DAILY MAIL One of the most frequently asked questions I get is whether I read to James every night. I recently spent the night at my cousin’s and this topic came again. There … Read More
ARE SPIRITUAL RETREATS REALLY ANY GOOD?
My mum recently sold the house and one day when we were clearing out 36 years of hoarding she handed me a newspaper article from 2012. “I want to go there one day,” she said and … Read More
COVER AND INTERVIEW FOR YOU MAGAZINE /DAILY MAIL 12th JULY 2014
Being a model let me run away from my problems. Alison Canavan on hanging out with Christy Turlington, why we need to talk more about mental health and how having her son finally brought her home.
PARENTING ALONE
AS PRINTED IN THE DAILY MAIL Q: Has James asked about his dad? My child’s father doesn’t see her, I don’t know how I’ll explain this when she asks It’s probably the most heartbreaking and difficult question … Read More
TOP 4 MEDITATION TIPS FOR A LITTLE MUM TIME
AS PRINTED IN THE DAILY MAIL: Q: Have you any tips on taking mum time when there’s so little time to spare? “Mum time”, the mere words make us shudder and shake with … Read More
BREASTFEEDING Breast v's Bulge no ones a winner
In last week’s Femail two angry mums revealed how they were led to believe breastfeeding would help them lose weight, when in fact they piled on the pounds. Both admitted that their diets had been poor, … Read More
3 top tips for fitting kids shoes correctly- DAILY MAIL PARENTING
This is a question I had myself when I was a new mum and recently I was able to get the answer from the lovely Siobhan Matthews, who is the owner of a children’s shoe … Read More
4 TOP TIPS FOR EXAM STRESS – DAILY MAIL
My daughter is doing her Leaving Cert and feeling really stressed. To be honest I am too. Can you help? Oh, I REMEMBER my exams like it was yesterday — snapping the head off … Read More