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In the wake of new research linking Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) to abnormalities in the brains of babies, the International Association of Infant Massage, Australia (IAIM) has released an urgent call for further exploration into the role that touch plays in the development of babies’ brains. Breakthrough research, conducted at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard... Read More
I do have to wonder how long it will take before Leo stops asking if Santa will come back tomorrow. Leo has just passed the three-and-a-half mark and this Christmas just gone was the first one where he really ‘got it’. One thing you need to know about Leo is that he has... Read More
Market leading bread manufacturer addresses impact of family salt intake 3 February 2010 - Tip Top(r), market leaders and one of Australia’s largest names in bread is supporting Salt Awareness Week by helping consumers understand how they can check the salt content of their bread products. “Being aware of salt levels in food is especially relevant... Read More
There was once a time when my pots and pans stayed in the cupboard in which they belonged. There was once a time when I could serve myself a meal and know everything on that plate was mine. There was once a time when I didn’t have to search the whole house for my seive, or ladel... Read More
How do you really do pelvic floor muscle exercises properly? Pelvic floor muscles are specifically targeted to the core issues surrounding weak pelvic floor muscles. To determine how strong or weak your pelvic floor muscles are, you may need to be assessed by a continence physiotherapist. This assessment process involves finding out how well the muscles... Read More
By: Tash Hughes of Word Constructions Post Natal Depression, or PND as it is commonly known, is not well understood by those who have not experienced it. It is a genuine illness that mothers can’t just ’snap out of’. Statistics vary, but it is commonly thought that about 14% of Mothers experience PND. This figure applies to... Read More
By: Krishan Bakhru Right, so you’ve had a baby, and you’re distressingly aware of the extra weight you’ve gained, which just didn’t seem to melt off at the time... Read More
By: Tash Hughes of Word Constructions The test was positive and you were excited; it’s been hard not telling the world that you are going to have a baby. ... Read More
Family road trips can be fun, surely? With school holidays fast ending, lots of people take to the road for a family holiday. We’ve pulled together some different ideas to entertain a car full of kids during the school holidays. 1. Technology Make the most of it. Ready made and/or DIY solutions: Singing Bee - play snippets of... Read More
With Hopper Natural Colours, Sprinkles and 100’s & 1000’s your kids can enjoy all the fun of colours and decorations without any nasty artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. Hopper Natural Food Colours are made from 100% natural fruit and vegetable extracts and are available in 7 gorgeous colours: Pink, Cherry Red, Kiwi Green , Yellow,... Read More
Professional Chef, TV presenter and Dad Geoff Jansz has shared some of his great recipes with Mum Zone readers.
Toasted Turkish Breads
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
4 turkish rolls
1/2 cup Rosella Tomato... Read More
HEALTH GURU GEOFF JOWETT RECOMMENDS SOME SIZZLING SUMMER SALADS TO KEEP YOUR BODY TRIM
While healthy eating can sometimes be a challenge, the warm summer months make it a lot easier to turn down... Read More
By: Laine Yates
When we all go off on holidays, we worry about what to pack and how to get there, but sometimes we leave an important aspect of travelling to the last minute. That... Read More
By: Laine Yates
Especially with small ones, making a packing list with categories is an absolute must! I make a list for each of my boys about 2 weeks before hand and keep it... Read More
Serenade her with Boon’s Harana
Boon, Darlinghurst’s boutique chocolate salon is melting the hearts of women all over Sydney with its latest Valentine’s Day creation, a Filipino loves-song inspired chocolate handbag called Harana.
Harana songs... Read More
Name: Kerryn Hoffman
Age: late 30s
Occupation: Full-time mother, previously genetic counselor
City: Northern suburbs of Sydney
Weight loss journey: Sydney based mother of three Kerryn Hoffman has always been interested in nutrition and it was only... Read More