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Here are a couple a quotes I though were very appropriate from Lisa Earle McLeod  the author of Forget Perfect.

Think Love, Not Laundry:
Instead of mindlessly grinding through tasks hoping you’ll get some love or appreciation, make a decision to bring love into everything you do. Whether it’s family, work or dog grooming, love is the cornerstone of happiness. You may still have to clean away the dust bunnies, but when you decide that your life is about expressing and feeling love, leftover pizza boxes don’t seem so gross.

Unfold, Don’t Mold:
Your children aren’t science projects you’re going to be graded on. Your job isn’t to make them into something they’re not; it’s to help them discover who they already are inside. Parenting isn’t about turning a blob into a piece of art; it’s about unfolding a masterpiece.

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#1- SKIPPING
If your little one is awake, just pop them in the pram, walker or jolly jumper – pick up your rope & off you go. Start by jumping for 30 seconds and then resting for 30 seconds. Slowly increase the time you spend skipping and reduce the time spent resting. The best way to build fitness with skipping is to work in sets. You will soon be skipping for one, two or three minutes and then rest for a minute. You can try jumping with two feet, jumping on one foot only, jumping and landing with alternating feet, and a running style. Eventually you may be skipping for five, 10 or 15 minutes at a time without a break.

#2 Join or Start a STROLLER GROUP
Check with your local council or local child health nurse to see if there are any in your area. Get some mums together & start your own. Make sure you set a regular time & meeting place.

#3 GO SHOPPING
Get the pram & walk to the shop to get the milk & bread. If the weather is bad – take the pram to the nearest shopping centre and walk laps. You won’t even notice that you are exercising.

#4 SCHOOL PICKUPS
If you do school pickups, get there ½ hour early with your sneakers & pram and do a quick 30 minute brisk walk.

#5 EXERCISE DVD’s or WII Fit Board
These are great as you can exercise when it suits you. There is a huge range of great DVD’s from Pilates to Boot Camp. See if your library has some in their collection, you can then see what works for you. You can also pick them up cheaper on Ebay.

#6 ON THE BIKE
Get a toddler bike seat or kid’s trailer (most fit in 2 small kids) and off you go. You can usually get these item cheaper second hand on Ebay.

Looking for other Mums to chat to…or looking for Mums or Mothers Groups in your areas? Then have a look at this great site. Set up my mums to find other mums!

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This fantastic wrap will protect your baby from light rain, snow & wind when you are out & about. The polar fleece lining will also keep baby warm. The individual leg pouches, makes it pefect for use with the pram, car seat, capsules & baby carrier.

Available in sizes to suit newborn to 18 months. Navy with hot pink lining or navy with red lining.

Available now at the MikyB:-) online store.

Here are 12 very useful tips for Starting Solids c/o Parenting Australia!

1 - Introduce solids slowly. All babies are different and progress at a different pace.
2 - Start with single foods, introducing a new food every 2-4 days.
3 - Continue breast milk or infant formula until at least one year of age.
4 - There are no hard and fast rules about what foods baby should have and when.
5 - Learn to recognise when baby is interested in eating and when they are full.
6 - Be patient, foods may be spat out at first when learning to eat new textures.
7 - First foods need to be finely mashed and smooth but quickly increase food textures.
8 - Encourage self-feeding from around seven to eight months.
9 - Stay with your child while eating to avoid accidents such as choking.
10 - Mealtimes should be fun, relaxed and happy.
11 - Be a positive role model – children learn to eat by watching other people.
12 - Honey should not be introduced before 12 months (due to risk of infant botulism (bacterial contamination).

Is this too good to be true?

Wel, researchers are reporting an exciting new discovery about brown fat, fat cells that are so good for the body they could inspire treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes. Not to be confused with white fat, which stores energy and is made up mostly of body fat, brown fat puts energy to use and helps burn fat!!!!

Have a look at the video below from the Today Show USA.

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With winter comming Fever and Flu may become a health issue with your kids.

Here are 2 of the lastest facts sheets from the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne.

FEVER IN CHILDREN

• Fever is when the temperature of the body rises to above 38°C. A normal temperature range for a child is usually up to 38°C.
• Fever is a sign of infection in the body. Fever is often caused by a virus and sometimes by bacteria. Viral infections are far more common and do not need antibiotics. Antibiotics do not cure viruses. Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics.
• A high fever does not necessarily mean your child has a serious illness. Fever itself is not harmful until it reaches 42.0°.
• There is no advantage to lowering your child’s fever except for comfort.
• Treat your child by making them more comfortable; give clear fluids (eg. water, diluted fruit juice) and paracetamol if the fever is making your child miserable.
• Fever is a way the body fights infection, and your child’s temperature will return to normal when the infection has completely gone.

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FLU IN CHILDREN

Flu in children usually causes at least two or three of the following symptoms:

• A fever that starts suddenly
• Aches and pains or headache
• Cough, sore throat or noisy breathing (croup)
• Low energy
• Stuffy or runny nose
• Nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea.

Children at risk:
Contact a doctor if your child has any one or more of the symptoms above AND:

• Is less than 12 months old
• Was born prematurely and is less than 2 years old
• Has been in hospital within the last 3 months
• Becomes more drowsy than usual
• Has trouble feeding
• Develops a rash
• Develops noisy breathing or has trouble breathing
• Complains of pains in the chest
• Has chronic heart disease, cystic fibrosis or other chronic lung condition, asthma, diabetes, an organ transplant, cancer or leukaemia.

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