http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz en-us Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:42:55 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/post/76515/really-proud-of-this-case-study/ This is a story about a young woman who has been a client of mine for many years now.  First of all with her mums support and now she is coming for my help off her own bat. This is a 21 year old who since leaving school has not really know exactly what to do with herself.  While still at school she had a job in a café which she continued after leaving school.  She decided to do a trip to Canada to work in a summer camp over there, so all 2019 she prepared herself earned enough mo... Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:27:22 +1300 http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/#post76515 http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/post/71958/nine-parenting-flower-essence-options/ Parenting is tough and some days we just don’t feel it! Some days we would rather do anything but parent……am I right! Parenting is one of the hardest, but in my opinion, most rewarding things anyone will do.  There is no down time, there is no lunch break and there is often not even a quick toilet break (depending upon the age of your children). You spend a good amount of your time thinking and worrying about someone else and that can be really tough on a persons wellbing an... Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:42:47 +1200 http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/#post71958 http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/post/69503/getting-stuff-done-while-needing-a-rest/ I have been finding over the last few weeks that everything has been more of a struggle.  It’s a bit harder to get out of bed in the morning, a bit harder to motivate myself to do the things that need doing, a bit harder to do the things I know I should to look after myself even, my patience has decreased and so has that of those around me, I am sure! We can see that the days are starting to get a bit longer now but that really hasn’t helped me to feel any better. So what did I do to he... Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:36:12 +1200 http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/#post69503 http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/post/68796/social-anxiety/ This is a type of anxiety that many struggle with, to a greater or lesser extent. It is something that I am sure I experienced when I was young and I know for sure that my girls both experienced it in varying ways. Here is a little bit about it: Children experiencing social anxiety struggle with feeling self conscious which is more that shyness.  They worry about being judged by others so much that they will often just not participate, they worry about failure and fear embarrassing themselv... Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:21:35 +1200 http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/#post68796 http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/post/67344/if-it-werent-for-your-gumboots/ In the words of Fred Dagg the amazing character brought to life by John Clarke……………..if it weren’t for your gumboots where would you be……..! The answer, you may well have quite a lot less foot pain.  Here in New Zealand our two favourite items of footwear are really not the best things for our feet.  Yes I am talking about the gumboots and the jandals. Let me explain a little bit to you about why our feet end up sore from wearing footw... Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:26:33 +1200 http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/#post67344 http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/post/65627/how-amazing-is-dandelion/ Dandelion is a beautiful little essence which offers support in a few different ways.   It is so powerful when it comes to relieving physical tension and stiffness in the muscles. If you are intense and have a love for life this essence is really useful, if you are a 'doer' if you never get the the end of the list and you tend to over commit yourself.  It is for you if you plan and plan and then plan some more. If you use this essence you will find yourself being more able to list... Sun, 09 May 2021 14:08:24 +1200 http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/#post65627 http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/post/63122/autistic-teen-case-study/ I worked with a family who have a special needs teenager, her diagnosis is autism  I spoke with Grandma and as she was into natural options we discussed the possibility of using flower essences to support the granddaughter.  The way I would describe the teen is volatile, her immediately blaming herself if something goes wrong, incredibly anxious, socially and emotionally immature and unaware of anyone else.  On top of all of that she didn’t sleep all night, they would on a regul... Sun, 07 Mar 2021 17:29:01 +1300 http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/#post63122 http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/post/62320/the-flower-essence-ranges-i-use-and-why/ There are now many many different ranges of flower essences out there so I want to share with you which ones I use and why I have chosen those ones to use. I began my flower essence journey when my homeopath suggested I use them along side the remedies I was taking.  She had this amazing range of premade blends called ‘well and truly’ blends which were the ones I used initially – these are now the blends that I stock for people to purchase. As time went on she made me personal blends ... Sun, 14 Feb 2021 15:54:44 +1300 http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/#post62320 http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/post/61444/make-massage-part-of-your-self-care/ Many of us make new years resolutions or plan to do new things from the beginning of a new year.  Often it will be self care things that people want to start doing, things like going to the gym, eating better, more me time or family time, regular meditation or relaxation time, reading more books.  Many of us start off well and slip off the tracks as the year goes on don’t we, as life gets busy and the pressure increases it seems harder to fit it all in. One of the things that I do fo... Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:46:05 +1300 http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/#post61444 http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/post/60125/six-ways-flower-essences-can-help-in-your-family/ You are a Mum. You were so looking forward to this experience and It’s just not what you expected.  You knew it would be hard, you knew you would be sleep deprived, you knew there would be children fighting, you knew things wouldn’t get done. Right.  Yes you knew this so why does it all get to be too much?  Why does it feel so overwhelming s so much of the time?  Why do you feel like you aren’t doing a good job? First of all I just want to say all of these are completel... Fri, 27 Nov 2020 10:44:54 +1300 http://www.headtotoeforfamilies.co.nz/blog/#post60125