News from November 2014 | Joanna Helcké

Introducing forum expert Cath Pilling - clinical aromatherapist

24 Nov 14 - Cath specialises in aromatherapy and skincare for both during and after pregnancy. Find out a little about Cath and then ask her your questions!

Ideal World Versus Real Mama World

24 Nov 14 - I know quite a few perfectionist mothers (you know who you are) and I will readily admit that I tend that way too. but over the years I've come to the conclusion that compromises can be good for your health and wellbeing.

Back pain and getting yourself posture perfect

24 Nov 14 - Posture is inextricably intertwined with back pain. Get your posture right and you will, at the very least, reduce back pain.

A big round of applause for the new nutritional superstar…curly kale

20 Nov 14 - once considered only fit for animal feed – curly kale – has received so much “superfood” attention recently that it has hit the big time. Find out why and what to do with it here...

Got a stubborn child? By Naomi Richards

17 Nov 14 - Leading children's coach, Naomi Richards, takes a close look at how to approach the thorny problem of stubborn children.

I had a "mama meltdown"!

17 Nov 14 - Judging by the response I had when I sent this blog out as a short newsletter, I'm not the only mum to have the odd "Mama Meltdown". The good thing is that with a few measures in place we can all avoid most of them!

Rosetta Cake

13 Nov 14 - If you love the fragrant mix of almonds and raspberries then this is for you! The base is delectably crumbly and the coconut oil makes it wickedly short, whilst the topping oozes luxury!

Rights at work for mums-to-be and new mums - by Louise Haward

10 Nov 14 - Employment lawyer and forum expert, Louise Haward, takes a close look at the thorny issue of rights at work for mothers and mums-to-be

Mum-to-be of the Month - Jane!

6 Nov 14 - This November the lovely Jane Taylor is Mum to be of the Month. She has honestly been a complete star , turning up every week without fail and with a big smile!

Mum of the Month - Beate!

4 Nov 14 - And here's to celebrating my fantastic November mum of the month! read Beate's fab story here :)

Eat (well), Accept, Love

3 Nov 14 - Nutritional life coach, Rochelle, of Eat Smile Live, takes us on her own journey of self acceptance and appreciation in a society where external pressures lead us down the blind alleys of food restriction and excessive exercising.

Self-love hot chocolate

3 Nov 14 - In a bid to conform to notions of "perfection" we frequently, if not routinely, deprive ourselves of the many culinary pleasures in life. Rochelle's fragrant, warming hot chocolate is all about nurturing and loving yourself.

The 7 day food diary challenge - pregnancy and postnatal

3 Nov 14 - How did you do in your 7 day food diary challenge? Here's what I learnt and here are my thoughts.

CrossFit: the good the bad and the ugly

3 Nov 14 - I loved Crossfit until it made me wee... on being "postnatal" for ever...