I don’t know about all of you but I’m looking forward to dipping my toes in the sea this year. That’s if the sun ever comes out again. I’m hopeful….

Welcome to the fitness blast written especially for Brighton Mums (and Dads too, don’t think you can get out of it that easily!). Rob from StrideFit will be joining us on a regular basis to put us through some gentle fitness help!

  This straightforward seven day walking programme is for those who aren’t used to a great deal of walking at a good pace. The aim of this is to gradually introduce you to a brisk walking pace – which is where you will start to breath more heavily and burn more calories. At the start of the programme we assume that you’ll be able to walk at a moderate pace of around 2.5-3 miles per [...]

Welcome to the first fitness blast written especially for Brighton Mums (and Dads too, don’t think you can get out of it that easily!).

We welcome a guest post from Brighton mum of two Tamsin McCahill of brightonhobbyproject.posterous.com. She remembers the joy of being heavily pregnant in the summer months and shares her tips on how to cope with the heat. I love hot weather. So when I found out my second baby was due in August, I was excited about spending my maternity leave basking in the sunshine. I imagined myself serene and earth goddess-like, swanning around in [...]

[Photograph by Images of Money] Last month, the coalition government announced changes to the Child Benefit system. The changes are a little confusing so first (briefly!) here’s the science bit … under the present system child benefit is awarded at the rate of: £20.30 a week for the first child £13.40 for each subsequent child There is no limit to the amount of children it can be claimed for and it is untaxed. A parent [...]

This article is written by Rose who has is really interested in what exactly we can eat during pregnancy and how this can help our bodies both before, during and after the birth. She enjoys helping people understand the different events in pregnancy week by week and how there are so many different options. When you’re pregnant, each small decision on what to eat becomes much harder! You have to consider that everything you eat, [...]

Liz Ford started using a personal trainer from Stridfit after the birth of her first child. She tells us about how it has helped her..

Sophie Wills is a fully insured and registered Craniosacral Therapist working in Brighton. She works with all ages and conditions to facilitate physical and emotional well being, including pregnancy and post-birth. With a background in art, extensive travel and a committed journey towards personal development, her approach is intuitive, open minded and compassionate, believing that health is always present underlying the snowstorm of day to day living. Here she tells us more about what craniosacral [...]

This week has tested our relationship. Mine and my daughters that is….it may be a shame to say it but we are very much girls who like our routine and this week it was completely broken when Fizz showed off her spotty stomach last Saturday morning.