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Parenting, Babies, Children + Family
Book Review: What is Left Over After, by Natasha Lester
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- 14 May 2012
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Book Review: What is Leftover After, by WA's Natasha Lester.
Overcoming Fertility Problems
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- 21 April 2012
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Trying to conceive?
Naturopathic Medicine Physician, Chevonne Clasen, discusses how to overcome fertility problems naturally.
Event: The World's Biggest Playgroup Day, March 28
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- 27 March 2012
Bring Order to the Kids' Chaos!
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- 8 March 2012
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5 ways to help bring order to kids' chaos

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Balance: It's the new dream
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- 6 March 2012
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Experiencing life with a baby or remember when you did? You'll enjoy this article by Sharon Thompson: Balance - it's the new dream.
The Pelvic Floor
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- 7 February 2012
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Physiotherapist Simon Murphy talks about the role of the pelvic floor and what we can do to improve it's functionality.
Reduce Stress. Listen to your Children.
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- 1 February 2012
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In today’s fast-paced world, women can cave into stress too easily, but as Flourish reader Pauline learns from her children, sometimes the simplest reasoning for not doing a chore, makes the most sense.
Babysitters and More Birthday Giveway!
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- 30 January 2012
School Holidays - how to keep the kids educationally entertained.
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- 6 December 2011
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10 things to do in the holidays to stimulate growing brains
Testing for Children - helpful or harmful?
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- 18 September 2011
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As the NAPLAN Test results came out over the last week, the debate is raging amongst parents and educators over the validity of the test and whether it is good for children. Tina Tower explains.
For the kids, and big kids (that's you!)
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- 18 July 2011
The Learning Curve
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- 5 July 2011
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Go on a letter treasure hunt with your child and other great learning ideas can be found in this article by Tina Tower.
Red Nose Day
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- 24 June 2011
Shifting Sands - Adult Children Caring for Elderly Parents
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- 15 June 2011
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Amanda Spurling looks into what happens when your parents need looking after and the caring roles are reversed.
Men's Shed
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- 13 June 2011
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Find out exactly what a Men's Shed is and the difference it's making to the lives of men all around the country.
Flourishing Career Woman - Tina Tower of Begin Bright
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- 9 June 2011
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Meet Flourishing Career Woman, Tina Tower, entrepreneur, businesswoman, author and Mum.
9 Things to do With Cooped Up Kids
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- 9 June 2011
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9 activities to do with your cooped up kids
Sexuality
- Article
- 21 May 2011
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Sexuality, by Diana Nason. "I am constantly amazed at the number of middle aged women finally finding the courage to admit their true sexuality and join the lesbian community, usually after having raised their children."
Movie Review: Oranges and Sunshine
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- 20 May 2011
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Movie Review: Oranges and Sunshine. A compelling true story of social injustice.
National Walk to School Day
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- 19 May 2011
Care for Carers
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- 14 May 2011
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Care for Carers - the people looking after others need looking after too.
Assertiveness
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- 9 May 2011
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Assertiveness and the importance of 'YOU' time. What are your five most important things?
There’s a knot in my apron strings!
- Article
- 7 May 2011
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You know how there’s no user guide that comes with having children? Well just when you think you are almost becoming an expert in parenting you find there is no user guide for cutting the apron strings as they become young independent adults either. By Pamela Weatherill.
Seminar: Dads today - Fathering really matters!
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- 6 May 2011
Thank you Mum - a short history of Mother's Day
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- 6 May 2011
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The history of Mother's Day. Where did it all begin?
Ditching Debt
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- 14 April 2011
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Ditch debt once and for all. Find out some valuable hints and tips on help get you on your way.
The Power of Choice
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- 11 April 2011
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Away from Home - Life as a Boarder at High School
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- 10 April 2011
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Life in a Perth boarding school through the eyes of two 15 year old girls.
Money Basics for Teenagers
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- 17 March 2011
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Money Managing Tips for Teenagers and Students
Containing Kids' Clutter
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- 13 March 2011
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Organise children's spaces with these decluttering tips.
Egg Allergies Explained
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- 20 February 2011
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Egg Allergies Explained
Find out more about allergies to eggs along with a no-egg cake recipe to keep everyone happy.
Book Review: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
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- 7 January 2011
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Woman on a Wire
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- 15 September 2010
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Serena Nathan asks, "What does womanhood mean to women today? "
A Mother's Choice
- Article
- 18 August 2010
- 14 comments
Bankrolling a Baby
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- 12 July 2010
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Putting the Focus back on our Youth
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- 21 June 2010
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The Lost Art of Doing Nothing
- Article
- 31 March 2010
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Do nothing. Now when was the last time you wrote that on your ‘to do’ list? For many of us there is a feeling that life has sped up without our permission and that there is no such thing as catching up or getting everything done. That being the case, it really shouldn’t matter if we spend a little time doing nothing. When taking in the big picture, surely there is no such thing as getting behind in your own life?
Why then is it so hard to do nothing?
Of Two Minds: Mindfulness and Depression
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- 22 January 2010
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Of Two Minds: Mindfullness and Depression. The 'Doing' mind versus the 'Being' mind.
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- 10 Flourish Saving Hints & Tips
- 4 Simple Ways to Positive Thinking
- 5 Reasons to get a Good Night's Sleep
- 5 Steps to Sorting out Your Wardrobe for Winter
- 5 Tips to be Supermarket Savvy
- 9 Things to do With Cooped Up Kids
- 9 Top Tips to stay Tip Top | Flourishmag.com
- A Bush Monastery
- A little bit about...borlotti beans, gem squash, nashi and hickson mandarins
- A Mother's Choice
Popular Recipes
- Thermomix: Luigi's 40 Second Biscuits
- Marmalade or Jam Bread
- Eggless Chocolate Cake
- Vegie Lasagne
- Hearty Thai Pumpkin Soup
- Thermomix: Rich Chocolate Cake
- Salmon with potatoes & a basil, parmesan crust
- Cauliflower Pizza
- Zucchini, Bacon and Borlotti Bean Soup
- Spaghetti with Olives, Lemon and Capers
- Teriyaki Pork Stirfry
- Carrot + Coriander Dip
- Lamb Roast with Bean Salad
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Mushroom kushiyaki with Pork & chilli-garlic Sauce
- Fast Fish Medley
- Khmer Beef Curry
- Poached Chicken with Crushed Potatoes
- Silverbeet Flan
- French Toast with Smoked Salmon and Lemon, Dill Crème Fraiche





