Blog

Australians hear a lot about covering up in the sun, and for good reason. Yet the sun is also how most of us get our vitamin D. That can leave people unsure how much sun is enough. The good news is that the two goals sit together better than you might expect.

This guide explains what vitamin D does and how your body makes it. It covers how to use the UV Index, who is more likely to run low and where food and supplements fit in. Everything here is general information drawn from Australian health sources.

Read More

There are many organisations, businesses, and facilities where the responsibility for purchasing commercial furniture for the use of those within them falls upon one or more individuals.

When that furniture is being bought for use in a mental health facility, there is a lot more to be considered than just seat fabric, colours, and how many drawers there might be in a desk.

Read More

Most of us can still recite a nursery rhyme or two from childhood, word for word.

That is no accident. The rhythm, rhyme and repetition that make these little songs so catchy are the same things that help young children learn to talk.

Speech pathologists often use nursery rhymes in therapy, and parents can use them at home without any special equipment.

In Perth, Kid Speak uses play-based activities like songs and rhymes in its early intervention work with young children.

Read More

Your sofa serves several purposes. From your popular sleepovers to chilled family movie nights or hosting your guests, it indeed holds your daily life together. Since you have regular contact with it, hygiene automatically becomes essential.

Why?

First off, it harbors dirt over time and becomes unhealthy. So, when cleaning your carpet, don’t forget your upholstery also needs care!

You should keep your furniture and couch clean for several health reasons. Let’s explore these reasons.

Read More

Losing a parent is an inevitable part of life for many of us. It’s a profound and personal experience that each person navigates in their own way. While the inevitability of losing a parent is known, the actual experience of it can be shockingly painful and disorienting.

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Losing a Parent

Grief is a deeply personal and varied experience. There’s no ‘correct’ way to process the loss of a parent. As you journey through grief, you may encounter a myriad of intense emotions, often confusing and overwhelming:

• Numbness and Emptiness: Feeling numb or unable to cry is not uncommon. This doesn’t mean you’re indifferent; it could be your mind’s way of processing the shock or shielding you from a deluge of emotions.
• Profound Sadness and Despair: It’s natural to feel engulfed by sadness, often with the belief that you’ll never come to terms with your loss.
• Sleep and Appetite Disturbances: Grief can disrupt your standard sleep patterns and eating habits, leading to insomnia or a change in appetite.
• Vulnerability and a Sense of Regression: The loss can leave you feeling vulnerable, almost childlike, as you grapple with the absence of a pivotal figure in your life.
• Strained Family Dynamics: Relationships within your family may become tense as each member processes grief differently, sometimes leading to conflicts.

Read More