When I was in high school, I got my first real part-time job at a Garden Centre. While my friends were working in supermarkets or fast food restaurants, I got to hang out in fresh air with flowers. I loved it! I learnt many lessons in that job, which I kept after high school and throughout […]
Finding short-term, flexible childcare for siblings of a child who is being cared for in hospital, is often a very difficult task for families in this situation. It’s not always easy (or pleasant) to try and entertain and occupy children during hospital stays, or even doctors appointments. It’s also not unusual for families to be situated […]
A few months ago, I was in Newcastle NSW visiting family. I picked up a copy of the local newspaper, and read an article about a woman called Kim Oakhill, who had started a small business after bearing witness to a friends’ terrible loss. The seemingly simple idea of Helpful Love, made so much sense […]
This month, we have found another wonderful parent in Sarah Lafrance, who has been willing to share her families’ story, in caring for their son Noah in hospital. The purpose of the Our Time in Hospital Series, is to let families out there going through these experiences, know that they are not alone. If you’d like to share your story, we’d […]
Here is part two, of our amazing gift guide for kids in hospital, compiled by Tash from Gift Grapevine. Make sure you check out part one if you haven’t already. In part one Tash covered; Games, toys, puzzles, crafts and other activities. In part two, she’s found some fantastic comfort items, books and clothing ideas. […]
Following on from our list of 21 helpful items for parents and carers, I started compiling a list of gift ideas for kids in hospital. It then occurred to me, that I knew of someone who is much more qualified at making gift guides for kids than me! Tash from Gift Grapevine, has been compiling fantastic gift guides for a couple of years […]
There is no doubt that being a mother, and caring for a child in hospital is stressful, these feelings are compounded, when your baby is a newborn, and you yourself have just been through the physical ordeal of childbirth. Andrea and Kate from Yoga Mamas have put together this wonderful post, detailing just how the practice […]
When a child is in hospital, anxiety tends to abound. It is an anxious time not only for the child, but also for their siblings, parents and the rest of the family. Children can’t always comprehend why they are there and what is happening to them. They are often very fearful, as well as experiencing pain or discomfort. […]
Practicing mindfulness while you are caring for a child in hospital can be wonderfully rewarding. It can help you to relax, take stock, feel refreshed and help you to cope with what is a very difficult situation. So what is mindfulness? Mindfulness is basically any technique which allows you to focus wholly on a single […]
This week, we are introducing the Our Time In Hospital Series. This series has been created to help tell your stories, and let others out there know, that they are not alone. For our first post in this series, we hear from Rebecca, who runs her own small business, The Coloured Knot. Rebecca and her family […]