Articles written by Hayley Nichols
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Activities to Do with Your Toddler at Home
Ideas for simple, fun and crafty activities to do at home with your toddler when it's rainy and cold, including making playdough, bottle chimes, bubbles and fingerpaints.
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Top Ten Tips for Successful Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding can be a challenge in the beginning, but being aware of a few key pointers can prevent problems and ensure that you are able to continue feeding your baby.
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Book Review: The Food of Love
Kate Evans' accessible, informative book is a unique exploration of breastfeeding and related issues using humorous cartoons as well as plenty of factual information.
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Review of Alfie Kohn's Unconditional Parenting
This fascinating book presents convincing arguments against the use of punishment and rewards in parenting. Discusses alternatives to conventional discipline.
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Common Breastfeeding Problems
Discusses the symptoms, prevention and treatment of breastfeeding problems that cause pain in mother and/or baby, such as sore and cracked nipples, mastitis and thrush.
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The Risks and Disadvantages of Formula Feeding
Formula feeding, or bottle-feeding, is often presented as a choice equivalent to breastfeeding. In fact, there are known and unknown risks associated with the practice.
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Christmas Stress Management
Christmas can be a stressful as well as celebratory time. Suggests ways to reduce financial stress, set clear boundaries, relax the body, and discusses herbal remedies.
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Raw Food Christmas Recipes
Whether you follow a raw food diet or simply want to avoid the traditional unhealthy, fattening dishes this Christmas, here are some facts and recipes to try.
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Celebrating Winter Solstice
The Celtic origins of the Winter Solstice, or Yule, lie behind many of today's Christmas rituals. A look at the ancient meanings of Yule and how to celebrate Yule today.
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Protecting Toddlers From Winter Illnesses
During winter, toddlers are particularly susceptible to colds and flu. There are many ways to improve their immunity naturally, including diet, hygiene, and supplements.
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Ancient Meanings of Halloween
What is now known as Halloween used to be an ancient festival called Samhain, when the Celts celebrated the end of the light phase of the year and the start of the dark.
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Time Management Tips For Work-At-Home Parents
Tips for work-at-home parents on how to manage time, have more energy for work, gain support and work around household chores.
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Meal Planning with Food Allergies
Eating a healthy, balanced diet is a challenge when food allergies limit options. This article suggests ways to plan varied meals around food allergies.
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International Environmental Events in September
World Carfree Day and Clean up the World Weekend are two key international environmental events occuring in September to direct attention to eco-friendly lifestyles.
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New Treatment for Dementia Improves Wellbeing
Dementia, often caused by Alzheimer's Disease, causes the loss of short-term memory. Oliver James' book 'Contented Dementia' describes a new method of care for dementia.
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Travelling with Food Allergies
Travel can represent a host of risks for food allergy sufferers. This article suggests ways to prepare for a trip and to make being abroad easier and safer.
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Food Allergy Testing
Discusses scientifically accurate testing methods such as skin-prick and blood sample tests. Unproven but popular methods such as bionetics are also examined.
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Sun Protection for Allergic Skin
Allergic reactions to sunscreen lotions are caused by overreaction to chemicals. This article explains symptoms, triggers, and which sunscreens are best for allergic skin
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Treatment for Eye Allergies
Eye allergies commonly occur during spring and summer, causing symptoms of red, teary, itchy eyes. Causes, symptoms, and natural and medical treatments are discussed.
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Inspiration for Creative Parenting
Scott Noelle gives advice on how to enjoy parenting and be a better parent. His ideas are aimed at parents who want to replace control with creative partnership and joy.
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Getting Baby to Sleep Through the Night
Infant sleep is a much misunderstood topic. This article discusses common sleep problems such as night waking and examines the effects of sleep training techniques.
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Complementary Allergy Treatments
Complementary treatments for allergies involve taking a holistic view. Discusses self-help therapies, acupuncture, massage, homeopathy and herbal medicine.
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White Tantric Yoga
White Tantra is a powerful form of meditation to clear the subconscious. Read about the structure of a White Tantric Yoga workshop, how to prepare, and testimonials.
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10 Tips for Green Parenting
Green parenting doesn't have to be expensive or time-consuming. Tips on how to help save the planet through choices of food, clothing, toys, and activities for children.
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6 Classic Astrology Texts
It can be difficult to choose which astrology books are essential to your collection. These six classic texts are highly recommended for both amateurs and professionals.
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Child Friendly Culture
The belief that children should be seen and not heard gives rise to a non child friendly culture. This creates difficulties in everyday living for children and parents.
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The Advantages of Communal Living
Many forms of communal living exist worldwide today. Both individuals and the planet can benefit from community values and ideals and their practical applications.
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Life Coaching for Mothers
Life coaching helps to clarify what you want in life and create goals to get there. It helps mothers to enjoy motherhood, balance work and home, and increase confidence.
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Outcomes for One-Child Families
One-child families are increasing. Only children are often stigmatised as selfish and lonely, but there are positive elements such as higher intelligence and achievement.
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Kundalini Yoga and Yogi Bhajan
Kundalini Yoga, brought to the West by Yogi Bhajan, combines movement, sound, breath and meditation to help us experience physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
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Internet-Based Support for Mothers
The internet plays an important role in providing support, information and discussion for new mothers. This article discusses different websites that fulfil this role.
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The No-Cry Sleep Solution
Review of Elizabeth Pantley's 'The No-Cry Sleep Solution', a book on helping babies to sleep that offers gentle but effective alternatives to leaving them to cry it out.
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Crystal Therapy
Crystal Therapy is a form of vibrational medicine using colour and sacred geometry layouts. It facilitates emotional and physical healing. A typical session is described.
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