Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) is an inherited connective tissue disorder that causes joint hypermobility. Physiotherapist Helen Forth shares what it is like to live with the condition, and the huge benefits she has gained from Clinical Pilates. ‘I was the type of child who never sat still. Or if I did, it was doing splits, or […]
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Anna Crowle is a physiotherapist, advanced myofascial practitioner and researcher. She believes that postnatal problems should be talked about and worked through, not ignored or put up with. Anna is a mum of two. I would like to raise some awareness about a way of understanding and treating prolapse, that you might not have heard […]
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6 week online programme starting on the 25th of October BOOK NOW To continue viewing… Get FREE, unlimited access to all content You must sign up to view more content and gain full access to bloss! Sign up for FREE! Already have an account? Login Sign up FREE today for unlimited access: Book appointments […]
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We want to help our teens recognise their unhelpful thinking styles and how these have influenced patterns of behaviour. Psychology Tools lists the following styles: 🔻All or Nothing Thinking – ‘if I’m not perfect, I’ve failed’ or ‘either I do it right or not at all’ 🔻 Mental Filter – only noticing failures but not […]
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Reward star charts are a good strategy for short term behaviours/ action/ work that you want to see your between change. They offer a reward when your between has consistently been doing the desired behaviours (and you can have mini rewards along the way to maintain interest). 💭 Discuss the WHY! Why is it important […]
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So you’ve tucked your little one into bed, you’re ready to FINALLY relax only to look around and realise there are still toys everywhere! 😱🤯 Sound familiar? Involving your children in the tidy-up process is not only beneficial for you but it is actually building resilience, patience and self-esteem – skills they’ll need for the […]
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Consent is a term which every young person needs to understand, know and be comfortable using.👌 Teaching the topic of consent will be or is already in your teen’s new ‘Relationship, Sex and Health Education’ UK based curriculum at school, so following up or starting those conversations at home is super important! To continue viewing… […]
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Consent for ‘between’ is going to be evolving and adapting as they grow older. It will take on different roles from you being their confidante to them not wanting you to know their thoughts and innermost feelings ⚖️ Teaching consent at the between age is key to developing strong, open and honest relationships. Here are […]
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With everything going on globally we thought we would discuss what consent for a toddler might look like… At this age, toddlers are very explorative and inquisitive and, whilst we want to encourage this, we can teach and introduce boundaries in the following ways: To continue viewing… Get FREE, unlimited access to all content You […]
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Yoga throughout pregnancy can be hugely a supportive tool and I’ve written several articles on it’s benefit . Ultimately staying more mobile throughout your pregnancy and cultivating a connection with your body and baby, will carry you through your pregnancy and beyond. What are the benefits of yoga in pregnancy? The World Health Organisation recommend […]
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Ready to feel empowered, strong and confident throughout your journey to motherhood? This programme supports you during your pregnancy and will be there whenever you’re ready to return to exercise after you welcome your baby. You’ll learn how to exercise safely through each trimester, reduce pregnancy related stiffness and discomfort, improve your core and pelvic […]
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This video details some of the amazing physical benefits your child can gain from playing at the beach. To continue viewing… Get FREE, unlimited access to all content You must sign up to view more content and gain full access to bloss! Sign up for FREE! Already have an account? Login Sign up FREE today […]
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Toys are educational and help children to improve imagination, creativity and focus. They help to develop large and small movements, such as dexterity, eye hand co-ordinations and precision. As our parents have often told us, there was a time when children had only one or two toys and just a few favourite games and that […]
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Your baby is growing up. They’ve moved on from rolling to sitting unaided and now they’re getting ready to crawl. Not all babies crawl in the same way and babies use many different crawling techniques to move around. The technique we’re used to seeing and what we expect our babies to do is where their […]
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Join bloss Pilates Expert Natalie Clough as she guides you through a short and sweet stretch routine that will help open up the body – leaving you feeling long, supple and relaxed. Get rid of all tension in your body with this easy home workout, suitable throughout pregnancy. All you will need are some cushions, a […]
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Join bloss Pilates Expert Natalie Clough as she guides you through a quick 15 minute prenatal pilates workout, suitable throughout your pregnancy and can be easily done at home. This low-intensity workout will leave all of you mums-to-be feeling supple, stretched and relaxed. All you need are some cushions! Click the video below to begin your […]
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When you are 27 weeks pregnant the last words you want or expect to hear are “We need to go to theatre as your baby is coming”. This was probably the scariest thing I have heard and started what will be a very long and scary journey through the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). I went […]
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Birth is a naturally worrying time for the dad-to-be, but often an area overlooked is what happens if the mum of your baby or partner has a caesarean. C-section advice for fathers, in addition to the information available for mums, is important. With the right knowledge and insight, you’ll be able to navigate this experience […]
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Perhaps the biggest and most worry-rich conundrum that comes up time and again among parents of babies is how to get baby to sleep. Everyone warned you that sleep may be elusive before you became a parent, but no one could convey just how much this seemingly simple process would consume you. When your own […]
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There are lots of things to consider during the early stages of postnatal recovery, so here are some tips for all new mums, no matter how you delivered your baby: Get lots of rest Time is a wonderful healer and this couldn’t be more true than in the fourth trimester (the first 12 weeks postpartum). […]
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