Science tells us that when babies cry alone and unattended, they experience panic and anxiety. Their bodies and brains are flooded with adrenaline and cortisol stress hormones. Science has also found that when developing brain tissue is exposed to these hormones for prolonged periods these ne
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Losing the pregnancy pounds
Posted by Kelly HopeAs a personal trainer I get asked the same questions over and over. How do I get my body back after having a baby? There are two components to this answer, one is weight loss and the other is shaping and tonning. The most effective and successful weight loss plan is the one you stick too. It’s n
An Indefensible Act
Posted by Johanna Baker-DowdellThe case where a woman left her 18-month-old son locked in a car in the middle of “Christmas havoc”, apparently having forgotten he was there, horrified me. I have thought about this incident for more than a month now. He was sweating and screaming when a member of the public smashed one of the
The Great Nappy Debate
Posted by Johanna Baker-DowdellIn a time when we are debating our impact on the environment and carbon footprints, I think the question of whether cloth or disposable nappies are better is very relevant. We used both types of nappies for our sons – cloth when we are at home and disposables at night and while out. Two dozen clot
Circumcision: The Endless Debate
Posted by Johanna Baker-DowdellMale circumcision is a touchy subject. People argue passionately for and against circumcising male babies, presenting evidence to back their arguments up. Not surprisingly, it’s an issue that confuses many new parents. And the debate has flared up again with the inquest into a UK baby’s death fr
“As the twig is bent so the tree grows” - Cranial Osteopathy
Posted by Wally JohnstonThe baby and infant is particularly vulnerable to a strain of the cranium. A persistent strain has the potential to cause nervous system interference and development problems. Cranial Osteopathic treatment can remove strains in these babies and children (i.e. “bent twigs”) The cranium is
Breast is Best
Posted by Dahliyani BriedisThere are lots of names for breasts: Boobs, melons, hooters, fun bags, jugs, to name just a few. But “milkies” is what my daughter chose to call breasts. After all, they were there to produce milk for her, and not just any old milk, the perfect milk. The perfect milk for the perfect li
The New Childhood Epidemics
Posted by Nick EagerIn today’s developed, and industrialized cultures epidemics such malnutrition and common childhood infectious illnesses are almost a thing of the past, thanks to technology, hygiene and improved nutrition. Unfortunately this same technology and industrialization is also contributing to a new rang
Birth Trauma
Posted by Melissa MaimannBirth trauma can affect any woman who has given birth. Although it is experienced by many women, most women do not talk about it and many may not even know they have it. This silence does nothing to help women move past their trauma; it is my hope that this article will help you along the path to
Fever Management – A Dying Art
Posted by Nick EagerUnfortunately when the subject of fevers comes up for parents a great deal of fear is also aroused unnecessarily. This fear is based upon a lack of understanding of what a fever is for and how it works. Whenever I explain to someone what a fever is and why it does what it does their fear of it disa