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Yoga for when you’re REALLY tired
You know when you’re so tired, you can barely think straight? Even the idea of getting your yoga mat out is beyond you. That’s when I most love restorative yoga poses: simple positions, supported by props such as chairs and … Continue reading
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Tagged exhaustion, family, jet lag, parenting, rest, restorative yoga, stress
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In the middle of a family meltdown, can you find bliss?
In the middle of a busy day at work or looking after kids, “bliss” can seem a long way off. When I’m juggling the competing demands of several little people at once, trying to cook a meal, keep the house … Continue reading
10 lessons for life from your yoga mat
They call yoga a “practice” for a reason; the things you discover with your body, mind and breath on the mat can often be lessons for life. Here are some from my own yoga journey:
Fun for a day – with no computer, Wii or TV
30-plus ideas for a screen-free day indoors My children’s addiction to screens – computer, Wii and television – is a frequent source of conflict in our house. It’s all they want to do. And although I don’t want them to … Continue reading
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Tagged children, family days out, family holidays, kids, parenting, school holidays
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Healing workshop for women facing childlessness
There was quite an argument in The Guardian’s Saturday “Family” supplement recently when journalist Bibi Lynch, pictured, urged mothers to “Stop moaning” because of the pain it causes to women who are involuntarily childless – through infertility, bereavement or not … Continue reading
Great family day out – Olympic Village and Docklands
I’ve been trying to think of things to do in the school holidays and ways to help the kids feel part of the Olympics (we haven’t got tickets). So when their cousin came to stay we had a great day … Continue reading
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A crap mum’s 5 top tips
First, the disclaimer: I find being a parent hard. It doesn’t come easily and I seem to be a slow learner. My kids are nearly 6 and nearly 8 and here are the top tips I wish I’d been quicker … Continue reading