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Catch thoughts during the day to rest better at night

September 26, 2016 By Shaz Fisher Leave a Comment

Catch thoughts during the day to rest better at night

Do you find yourself replaying what has happened during the day? I said this and he said that and I should have said this or that? Well, there is a way to stop before you react. Megan Ward, who has studied science and naturopathy and is the Author of: ‘A State of Mind – Happiness Beyond all Anx ... [ Read More ]

The hardest part about raising children is the work parents have to do on themselves

July 2, 2016 By Shaz Fisher 2 Comments

The hardest part about raising children is the work parents have to do on themselves

Never under-estimate the job you are doing as a parent; the Author of Raising Girls, Gisela Preuschoff states: “the most difficult part about raising children is the work you have to do on yourself.” Children look to us for every thing and our behaviour will determine their behaviour and so much m ... [ Read More ]

When parenting makes you cry

April 21, 2016 By Shaz Fisher Leave a Comment

When parenting makes you cry

A child asleep is sometimes painful for a parent to look at, because it argues with everything that happened that day. As you look and stare, you think how sweet and beautiful and perfect they are – whether they are 1 or 17. However, during the day, the countless amount of horrible events, with your ... [ Read More ]

What amazing parents do

March 20, 2016 By Shaz Fisher Leave a Comment

What amazing parents do

I have decided after research to write a list of what amazing parents do and I have devised a list of 6 things and if you are doing these – well done and if you are half doing these - well done. If you aren’t doing many things on the list, 5 of the things on the list can be adopted now and number 5 w ... [ Read More ]

Quality of relationships is the key to having happy kids

February 4, 2016 By Shaz Fisher Leave a Comment

Quality of relationships is the key to having happy kids

Shouting-type parents, arguing with siblings and being bullied at school, were found to have the biggest effect on kid’s happiness and these things can happen in all types of families. The stigma in society that, single-parent families are not as good as a two-parent families, is what feeds the s ... [ Read More ]

Up late with an internet date: what is normal

July 2, 2015 By Shaz Fisher Leave a Comment

Up late with an internet date: what is normal

Internet dating is popular for all ages and why shouldn’t it be: it is fun, new, and exciting, until it’s not. There are some stories about undesirables, but those types are not just on dating sites so keep alert and have fun! What is normal: 1. To be on highs and lows. 2. To feel inadequate. 3. To w ... [ Read More ]

The perfect work-life balance

October 5, 2014 By Shaz Fisher Leave a Comment

Who is getting that perfect work life balance then? Well, only an individual knows that and even then I am not sure if anyone gets it right all of the time. I think parents who provide a good grounding for kids, and give them a healthy eating and sleeping routine, can set the kids up to create a ... [ Read More ]

My teacher fell asleep Mummy

July 15, 2014 By Shaz Fisher Leave a Comment

My teacher fell asleep Mummy

If your child came home and said: “Mum my teacher fell asleep at her desk today” I don’t think your comment would be: “Oh that is nice sweet!” This is not something we want to hear, but be careful not to react to your child’s observation on one incident. The context is very important and I think this ... [ Read More ]

How to forgive your dog for ruining your sleep

July 12, 2014 By Shaz Fisher Leave a Comment

How to forgive your dog for ruining your sleep

Your dog keeps you awake for whatever reason and then once you are past getting back to sleep…yes…your beloved pet is off with the puppies!! Well if it is a one off or even a slightly regular occurrence it is probably part of owning this beautiful pet. Of course there is dog school/training. How ... [ Read More ]

Kids activities after school

June 30, 2014 By Shaz Fisher Leave a Comment

Kids activities after school

Night time activities for kids can be good because it means the days are left free, but nights become late and kids become tired and adults too! When kids are overloaded this can effect their growth mentally and physically. Makes sure your child is not as busy as Johnny: Monday afternoon – J ... [ Read More ]

5 ways to enjoy a short and sometimes tragic life

June 29, 2014 By Shaz Fisher Leave a Comment

Did I have a good day? Did I do that right? And say that right? The day is done and take the knowledge and leave it at that. Take only the good things out of the day and discard the unnecessary. Don’t worry about what didn’t happen or should have or shouldn’t have. People say life is too short but th ... [ Read More ]

10 ways to prevent you from being cranky and tired

June 29, 2014 By Shaz Fisher 1 Comment

10 ways to prevent you from being cranky and tired

We all get cranky and tired and why wouldn’t we - with busy lives day in and day out. The whole purpose of our existence is relationships; with ourselves and of course others. Therefore, it is worth trying our best when times are tough. Here are 10 ways that could help if: you got home from work ... [ Read More ]

How to choose to have a good day or night

June 29, 2014 By Shaz Fisher Leave a Comment

The sleep team: Sometimes we are having a great time and we never want it to end, however, other times we can’t wait to hide from the world. To have a good day or night is a choice and yes to have a bad day or night is a choice too. A bad day for some might be not getting that work project c ... [ Read More ]

A child’s room can be the most dangerous place at night

June 19, 2014 By Shaz Fisher Leave a Comment

A child’s room can be the most dangerous place at night

Do you let your child leave their room during the night and meet up with a friend who is 20 years older than them and share photos and play games? Well, when you allow your child to take their phone or laptop in their room at bed time - this is what you could be allowing! The internet is not ... [ Read More ]

5 things to do while your baby is sleeping

June 19, 2014 By Shaz Fisher Leave a Comment

5 things to do while your baby is sleeping

Sometimes when the kids are sleeping (whether during the day or night) Mums and Dads find it hard to concentrate on ‘their’ time because the baby or toddler or child is their focus for so much of the day or night. Try to accept you need time to adjust and make a conscious choice to allow yourself t ... [ Read More ]

A miracle dessert that won’t send kids crazy

June 15, 2014 By Shaz Fisher Leave a Comment

A miracle dessert that won’t send kids crazy

IT is hard to find healthy ice-cream without preservatives and unwanted nasties. So, I make my own with coconut milk. However, I do not have an ice-cream maker so at first I had a large frozen spaceship!!! Now, I have a breakthrough and I am using my ice block makers! If you don’t have any – you can ... [ Read More ]

Not always good to talk to perfect mothers about their perfect babies

June 15, 2014 By Shaz Fisher Leave a Comment

Not always good to talk to perfect mothers about their perfect babies

Babies do wake and cry for a myriad of reasons. The first thing to do is to put the issue in perspective and remain calm and the answers will come. Some babies sleep well, eat well, are happy all of the time, but not all babies are going to maintain all three constantly (despite what some tell ... [ Read More ]

Parenting tools

June 8, 2014 By Shaz Fisher 3 Comments

Parenting tools

  Kids are to do what they are told or bedtime is very early I watched Nigel Latta on television and he was very entertaining and helpful with discipline. He spoke about setting the microwave timer to get things done and my daughter reacts to that challenge very well. He also spoke ... [ Read More ]

Aussie World Sunshine Coast is tops

May 28, 2014 By Shaz Fisher Leave a Comment

After visiting Aussie World on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, my daughter and I slept and slept! I have only positive reports about Aussie World – very impressed. I went on every ride with my daughter and by mid afternoon I was very tired – it hit me – so I started to slow down! Emma con ... [ Read More ]

What your toilet says about you

May 28, 2014 By Shaz Fisher Leave a Comment

What your toilet says about you

The sleep team investigates: A toilet is basically self cleaning, however, some human help is  needed. Anyone who has a feral toilet needs to re-think their cleanliness status. The toilet is a place where human waste is deposited and this needs to be clean. We go to the toilet all throughout ... [ Read More ]

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