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“I’m BOOOORRRRED!!!” We have all heard this and rolled our eyes. But is it our fault? If I could share one valuable gift you could give your children, it would be just that. The gift of Boredom. Nothing. “What? Why?” I hear you cry confused. “That’s neglect and so damaging!” Now these are just my thoughts […]

During the lockdown, our daily walk has been key to helping me maintain a positive perspective. Having  the opportunity to re-connect with myself, my children and with nature has helped us to keep smiling and maintain an attitude of gratitude. We have quickly established our favourite walks, games and activities when we are out and about, so […]

Happy Easter, however you choose to celebrate it! I hope that many of you are enjoying this time together as families and reconnecting. There is so much opportunity for growth with our little ones, but let’s be honest… No one said it would be easy!  Finding the rhythm of being together 24/7 takes time. Children […]

As we move into unprecedented times, many of us may be feeling a heightened sense of worry or overwhelm. We might find ourselves being triggered by news reports, social media posts, comments from friends of family, or even our own thoughts. As adults, we can recognise these feelings and we understand why we are having […]

Fit Like? As we say in Scotland or How are you? My name is Emma I am 43 and married mum of 3 boys 14, 11 and 9. As a working mum I became consumed by the rat run of work, home and life and lost the balance, it’s easy to do. As mums we […]

By Jennie Brammer, Mini Me Yoga Ambassador for Newport My love for yoga began in 2006. A bereavement left me feeling lost and anxious; I was no longer able to sit still and be in my own skin. I kept myself constantly busy and on the move, whilst simultaneously pushing myself to the point of […]

I was just about to close my computer few weeks ago and enjoy the weekend when a friend text me a copy of an article. The article referred to a letter a bishop in Ireland had sent to Catholic schools discouraging the use of yoga and mindfulness in schools. Sigh. Really? Who would actually want […]

We all know about the importance of a healthy diet and getting enough exercise but getting enough sleep is equally important, if not more so, to our physical and mental health. Sleep is especially important for children; studies have shown that children who regularly get an adequate amount of sleep have improved attention, behaviour, learning, […]

It can be easy to dismiss our adrenaline fuelled Christmas anxiety by justifying that ‘Christmas is all about the children!’ but, is this a good enough reason for us to allow ourselves to become diverted from the real meaning of Christmas? It can be bitter sweet for many of us; undoubtedly there are struggles, the […]

As I sit here writing this blog, 3 weeks away from giving birth, it seems like the perfect time to reflect on the impact that Yoga has had on my pregnancy.  It’s not necessarily the pregnancy yoga classes or the slight modification of my regular yoga practice that stands out , but the incredible awareness […]