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By Rebecca Lee [space_20] Hands up who’s a tired mum??  Two hands right here… If you’re like me and your baby is still waking to be fed at night, you know the feeling of drowsily picking up the baby, reaching around to pat their bottoms and that moment of exasperation when you feel their wet…

Carara Reserve is a small park on the border of Ryde and Denistone East just down from Blaxland Road.  The park does have a fence but it has gaps so not exactly fool-proof. But better than nothing some might say! It does not have a shade cloth but there are plenty of mature trees that offer fairly decent shade.…

by Juliet Rogers[space_20] Coming on; AF / Aunt Flo; Shark Week; Having your garage painted; It’s flooding down south; Time of the month (I had fun googling this lot!) - all familiar names or terms we use to hide away the fact we’re having our menstrual cycle. It’s a bit sad, don’t you think, that…

It's official! The Ryde District Mums have spoken, votes have been cast and we have collated a list of THE favourite take-away joints around! Here they are in order of popularity:   BEST Fish and Chips Aces Seafood 2 Betty Cuthbert Ave, Ermington Order via: Online or 9684 5555 Delivery: Yes (Min order $35 + $5 delivery…

  I thought I knew my emotions. I thought I would know if I was depressed having experienced depression previously. I thought it would be obvious. But it wasn't. It snuck up on me slowly, working in parallel with the sleep deprivation, the insecurity of not knowing what to do and wondering why I didn't…

by Kristen Callow   "I know how to cure 'ADHD' -- it's called discipline.” "ADHD is just another term for spoiled brat.” "This is what happens when children have too much screen time.” “If only you changed her diet.” "Drugging your child is the easy way out.” “All boys are active. Why do we need to…

Why would a secondary school student need Speech and Language Pathology? He or she speaks fine! This is a common question and comment made by many parents and teachers who are unaware of the difficulties that many young people face when they enter Secondary School and continue through these crucial years of their life. For…

By Anonymous My mental health issues first began when I was made redundant during my first pregnancy. My relationship was very rocky at the time as well and we decided to call it quits. So at the age of 30 I moved home with my parents and lost my entire social support system. Once my…

''Mental health is about wellness rather than illness'' Having read the four mental health experiences from local mums, including; Story 1- Peri-Natal Depression Story 2 – Anxiety and Panic Attacks Story 3 – Family Stress  Story 4 – Depression Perhaps some of their thoughts have struck a nerve with you? Maybe you completed the depression…

By Anonymous I have never shared my feelings or thoughts with anyone before, including my husband/families and best friend. I'm have not been medically diagnosed with mental health issues, but deep down I know that I'm living in a high pressure situation and I know my emotions are 'sneakily' melting down every day. But I…

by Rebecca Lee [space_20] Whilst we in Australia typically do not celebrate Halloween, it seems to get bigger and crazier with each passing year. This year is no different with events for all ages. Check out our tips below for a ghoulishly good time! Why is it celebrated? Halloween is said to go back to the…

by anonymous “You will be an awesome mother, you know what to do – you’re a midwife”. That was the comment I received my whole pregnancy. I always denied this and deep down I knew what I was in for, yet at the same time I was so naive.   I just assumed I would…