The Lounge Room

Boosting Immunity and Vision

The Lounge Room 15-May-2013 by Nic Makim

I like to boost our immune system before winter starts as well as throughout winter. We often think of good old vitamin C when it comes to the snuffles. However, Vitamin A is not to be forgotten…
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Acting up: the creative seed

The Lounge Room 10-May-2013 by Johanna Wallace

I was five when I put on my first play. Wrote, directed, cast the neighbourhood kids and charged 10 cents a ticket to see our show. I still remember the applause as the parents cheered…I was hooked.…
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Releasing Anxiety and Exhaustion with Yoga

The Lounge Room 07-May-2013 by Nic Makim

Improving your awareness of the iliopsoas also known as the psoas (pronounced ‘so-az’) muscle can greatly enhance your physical and emotional health and it is this muscle that affects every facet of your life …
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Creating Art with Kids Art?

The Lounge Room 12-Apr-2013 by Karen Tibb

When the kids started kinder I loved picking them up and seeing all their wonderful big paintings, drawings and sticky pasted creations. I stuck their ‘masterpieces’ on the fridge, over the walls, bedrooms, lounge room etc …
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SECONDARY INFERTILITY

The Lounge Room 04-Apr-2013 by Denise Donati

One in six couples in this Australia have a fertility problem. It is not uncommon to conceive a first pregnancy with no difficulties and then have difficulties conceiving your second.…
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Back off the belly

The Lounge Room 01-Apr-2013 by Katie Jones

You're pregnant and gaining weight. So what could be more enjoyable than being splashed over the US media as an example of bad eating behaviour? Ouch! …
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Learning through Play

The Lounge Room 06-Mar-2013 by Jo Smith

Play, everyday activities and events are opportunities to help our children learn about themselves and the world they live in. This is because they are meaningful, interesting, relevant, fun and familiar to our children. …
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WHY MEDITATION?

The Lounge Room 28-Feb-2013 by Jan Wood

With all the interest in meditation for children, one has to ask the question, how does meditation translate into your children's daily lives? …
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TV – friend or foe?

The Lounge Room 15-Feb-2013 by Caroline Roberts

Every day, without fail, kids’ TV comes on. I need it. I haven’t worked out how to manage our day without it, but I’m not sure how much of a favour it is really doing me.…
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The lyrics?

The Lounge Room 09-Feb-2013 by Simone Bell

My back is aching my bra's too tight, my bootie's shakin' from left to right... is what it really says! But doesn't sound that way to me - or my kids. Have you heard this song? …
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When Humour is Dangerous

The Lounge Room 16-Jan-2013 by Chaley-Ann Scott

When humour undermines a person's worth and their chances of being seen, heard and respected as the full and important humans they are, then it shouldn't be funny or acceptable. …
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Learn to Swim Tips

The Lounge Room 03-Jan-2013 by Jasmin Forsyth

No matter whether it’s fresh, salt or chlorinated, being able to swim, and enjoy the water to its full capacity, is not only a rite of passage for every Australian child – it’s a way of life! …
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Santa betrayal?

The Lounge Room 18-Dec-2012 by Chaley-Ann Scott

Most progressive parents know that lying to our kids is not a good idea – it's not respectful or kind and is likely to erode the trust our child has for us. However, what about Santa?…
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Attachment parenting

The Lounge Room 29-Nov-2012 by Chaley-Ann Scott

One way to minimise the impact separation anxiety has on our child is quite simple; remain as close and attached as we possibly can for as long as we can, and be open to the myriad of ways we can achieve this. …
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“No We’re Not Ok”

The Lounge Room 21-Nov-2012 by Cassy Small

You expected the limp in your libido and the sleep-deprived snappiness, but what happens when your relationship really suffers after baby, and why isn’t anyone talking about it?…
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Allergy ignorance

The Lounge Room 14-Nov-2012 by Jackie Goldston

I have been making more of an effort to try and understand more about intolerances and allergies, but boy it is confusing…
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Sibling Rivalry

The Lounge Room 31-Oct-2012 by Julia Driscoll

Sibling rivalry can be a persistent problem – even in adulthood! Here are Six Top Tips for Reducing Sibling Rivalry…
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Healthy lunch boxes

The Lounge Room 27-Oct-2012 by Laura Allen

Rugby league front man and father of four Ben Hannant shares some lunch box ideas as part of his role as Healthy Kids Ambassador.…
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Bad behaviour

The Lounge Room 13-Oct-2012 by Chaley-Ann Scott

Many of us don't feel comfortable using punishment with our children, but we don't know what to do instead.…
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Because I can read

The Lounge Room 26-Sep-2012 by Jackie Goldston @JackieGoldston

I love books. Real books. The ones that you can touch, hold, turn the pages and smell. Yes, books have a smell, all good readers know that.…
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