Parenting

by Di Shepherd (Owner, iBelieve Fitness)   I always thought that I had time to have a baby. I was waiting for some kind of sign to tell me that I was ready. So instead of starting a family at a young age, I spent my 20s and early 30s working my way up the…

Here are 3 tips from The Northern Centre for helping to improve behaviour in children:   1. Reduce The Talk, Reduce The Noise As parents we all want our children to listen to us. We want our children to hear our instructions. But most parents, including myself, talk too much to our children, giving them…

by Rebecca Lee   My first born was delivered via emergency C-section 6.5 years ago. The 48hrs leading up to her birth were long and painful with regular contractions and a failed epidural (one side of me was numb and the other felt everything). Ultimately, my little girl wouldn't fit down the canal and a…

The 5 for Ryde Mums Talk School Lunches   Firstly, a disclaimer. We don’t eat clean. We like to swear. Sometimes (most of the time) we drink too much. We are definitely not the preachy, smug types, so relaaaax. Googling ‘zero waste lunch ideas’ for this article, has actually made us feel quite tense! So here’s…

by Amy O'Donnell     This is my second birth story that I am choosing to write for Ryde District Mums, this time because of how far over my due date I was. Let me be clear from the start - this was my second baby and I was considered low risk. I had very…

by Meredith Gordon, Local Mum and Owner of Mimu and Friends     **To those women who are going through or been through IVF, experienced or experiencing infertility, please be aware that my story may trigger some memories for you that may be traumatic**   “You are going to make a wonderful mother someday” Those…

by Kate Sawtschuk     When people find out that my children are vegetarian, they often do a double take. I hear things like: Isn’t that really difficult? How do they get all the nutrients they need? Do they mind being different to other kids? What do they eat in social situations? Here is my…

by Steph, NSW Ambulance Paramedic   Colds, coughs, asthma, flu, fevers, croup…Winter is that time of year that most parents dread, not just because their washing never dries, but more importantly because there is generally an increase in viruses and bacterial infections that cause children to become unwell. Many parents often find themselves asking what…

by Felicity McCann   My birth story begins at 30wks gestation. Having just moved house, I had to find an alternative place to give birth to my son than originally planned. I was beginning to panic but after researching some potential options I stumbled across Ryde Hospitals Midwifery Group Practice. Conveniently, it was located within…

  If you’re currently pregnant or have recently had a baby, you might be wondering what pre and post natal classes and services are on offer in and around Ryde. We’ve put together a great list below and as it turns out, we are spoilt for choice!   Business Location Website Services Ryde Natural Health…

by Amy O'Donnell   My first pregnancy and birth was fairly “normal” as pregnancies and births go I suppose. I think what was extraordinary about it was that this does not seem to be common these days. I was lucky in that my pregnancy with Oscar was low risk, so I could choose exactly how I wanted…

by Kate Sawtschuk I read “Confessions of a Domestic Failure” by Bunmi Laditan in a few days, with the many interruptions and lack of free time that comes along with having three kids. That should be recommendation enough! This is a hilarious and fun book that is light in style (easy to read!) but not…