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25.01.2022 Can you sew? Here is another way you may be able to help...

25.01.2022 Did you know we have a new page?... Due to some technical issues we have chosen to created a new page and website in order to support our next chapter of Our Vegan Journey where we will share our recipe books we will be publishing soon! We hope you will join us on our new adventure please, head over and like our new page Raising Mighty Vegans to stay connected x

24.01.2022 KINDNESS IS COOL ... come and join us over on our new page - Raising Mighty Vegans!

21.01.2022 We now have a new page! and a little website to go with it... exciting things are happening and I’m enjoying creating my ebook to share with you all soon... be sure to jump on over to Raising Mighty Vegans where we will be still sharing our vegan journey but so much more! #raisingmightyvegans #ourveganjourney #fromlittlethingsbigthingsgrow

21.01.2022 Sprouting Health Integrative Family Chiropractic have a great informative talk on Feb 19 with the wonderful Dr Olivia... learn all about primitive and postural reflexes and your child

21.01.2022 Check our this gorgeous little kitchen play set from Clever Coconuts...perfect for vegan babes! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

18.01.2022 Lots of mighty lunchbox ideas on our NEW page Raising Mighty Vegans... don’t miss out on our realistic recipes, whole food plant meals and healthy lunchbox ideas, ‘like’ our NEW page today!

16.01.2022 Sharing from our new page Raising Mighty Vegans... please head over and click like to stay updated with our journey

15.01.2022 I just signed up for an account with Box Divvy Largs - Largs Ave and am really looking forward to preparing our first order! Box Divvy offer fruits and veggies direct from local farmers so the cost is drastically reduced... great news for families who enjoy lots of whole food plant goodness... you can order what you want too which is great and you can provide your own bags so no more plastic packaging! Find your local hub and see how Box Divvy can work for your family ...

13.01.2022 ** EXCITING ANNOUNCMENT ** We are building a new page for our bright future where we will be able sharing more of our wholefood goodness and recipe books with you! Please head on over to Raising Mighty Vegans and click 'like' to stay tuned for exciting updates x

12.01.2022 Did you know we have a new page? Come on over and like Raising Mighty Vegans for easy, whole food recipes and healthy lunchbox ideas

10.01.2022 Well my phone says 48 but my Nan’s trusty thermometer says over 50! Either way it’s mighty hot! Please check on your loved ones, friends and fur babies... thi...s heat is more than uncomfortable, it is life threatening to the vulnerable. Please put out a container of water for the birds and small animals who may visit your yard See more

08.01.2022 Who Gives A Crap? ... we do! 100% recycled toilet paper, tissues and paper towels... in recyclable packaging! delivered to your doorstep!... and your purc...hase helps build toilets for those in need... make a better choice for your family, help remote communities and the planet Use the link below to receive $10 off your order

08.01.2022 Things are happening over on our NEW page Raising Mighty Vegans ... come on over and join us!

05.01.2022 Australia is burning. Hundreds of unrelenting #bushfires are leaving a wake of #trauma behind them. A State of Emergency has now been declared for New South ...Wales and a State of Disaster for Victoria, with at least 23 people dead, including 3 volunteer fire fighters. Dozens of people are missing, at least 1400 homes destroyed, and an estimated 480 million animals have been killed, including a third of the koalas in New South Wales. So far, more than 5.9 million hectares (14.6 million acres) have been burned an area larger than the countries of Belgium and Haiti combined. There is no end in sight. With food and fuel running low in remote regions, and power and communications being cut out in some places, numerous outlets have described Australia’s bush fires as pushing the country to the brink of a humanitarian crisis. The emotional and economic fallout of today’s terror will be experienced for years to come. As David Bowman, director of The Fire Centre at the University of Tasmania, has stated, You can’t properly run an economy when you get a third to a half of the population affected by smoke. And right in the middle of all this danger and calamity is you and your little #family. Many of us instinctually know that exposure to potentially traumatic events does not guarantee trauma. The flip side of the coin is resilience, and many of us are eager to know what we can do to swing the odds in our favour for the littlest members of our families. There are a surprising number of small ways that every parent can be proactive in this sense. YOUR FAMILY Intense, confusing, and frightening emotions are being experienced by many people, both those directly affected and those watching the crisis unfold. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed, #anxious, frightened, and to begin to question why. It’s also part of the human condition to re-run what has happened over and over, and to feel uncertain about what the future may hold. There may be times when you feel agitated, edgy and anxious, and other times when you feel detached and numb. Shock, fear, sadness, helplessness, even guilt, anger and shame are all normal feelings to experience. For #children, the fallout from bushfires can be particularly pernicious, interrupting normal development. Recent research from the journal of Child Development has found that that even four years on from Australia’s tragic 2009 Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria that killed 173 people, primary school children from the most affected areas were significantly more likely than their peers to be lagging in both reading and mathematics. Research has also shown that somewhere between 7% and 45% of children suffer #depression after experiencing a natural disaster. Children more at risk of depression include those who were trapped during the event; experienced injury, fear, or bereavement; witnessed injury or death; and had poor social support. THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A STRONGER FAMILY NARRATIVE As a #parent, your small, regular actions and loving approaches with your bushfire affected child can make a big difference now and in the future. Some children will remember the bushfires not as a traumatic event, but as a family story. Psychologists have found that every family has a unifying narrative, and the most beneficial narrative, called the oscillating family narrative, includes both the ups and downs of the family, experienced as a strong sense of intergenerational self. Research reveals that happier families evolve when parents create, refine and retell the story of your family’s positive moments AND their abilities to bounce back from the difficult ones. The Australian bushfires are a key opportunity to create stronger family ties and children with higher self-esteem and a stronger sense of control over their lives. It's hard to think about it right now, but the fires will one day be in the past. Your family can be empowered by preparing for their cognitive future now. When faced with a challenge, happy families, like happy people, approach challenges such as this by adding a new chapter to their life story that shows them overcoming the hardship. This skill is particularly important for children, whose identity tends to get locked in during adolescence. Begin with some small but important actions. Just do what you can; don't aim for perfection. Every little bit counts. TIPS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN You must look after yourself as an affected parent, as you have probably experienced bush fire trauma along with your child. When you are feeling cared for, you will be better able to respond to your child’s needs. Remember it’s brave to ask for help, and the whole world is sending you their strength. Children can become re-traumatised by watching repeated images on the news so try to shield them from the media. Do not let them overhear you talk about adult worries that are beyond their ability to help with. Children who feel helpless tend to experience more severe stress symptoms. Give your child a sense of control over their life. Even minor decisions, such as allowing them to choose between two foods, can help a child stem the chaos. Young children often need reassurance more than facts. Find out what your children know about the bushfires and correct any misconceptions, especially if they blame themselves for anything. Match your discussion to the age and emotional maturity of each child. Not knowing what is happening is scary. Just like adults, kids will feel better if they are prepared. In an age-appropriate way, share fire maps of your region, visit government websites, and develop escape plans together. Show them how to deal with a crisis to build future resilience. Help your child name their feelings to allow them to feel more in control. Encourage talking. Let your child know it's normal to feel strong emotions and help them to sit with their feelings. Don’t expect your child to feel the same way you do. Children take cues from the adults around them and can mirror emotions such as fear and nervousness. Focus on any small positives you think of such as "we are all safe", while listing things that haven't changed, such as your child’s friends and favourite stories. Maintain family roles if you can. Be your child’s familiar place. Don’t insist that your child take on more responsibility around the house than usual or expect them to meet the emotional needs of a distressed parent. Build resilience and help your child recover by communicating that life is mainly good, but now and then everyone has a difficult time. Although things aren't good now, tell them it's important to stay hopeful. Today’s experience is tomorrow’s memory. After such trauma, children need comfort and reassurance that they are safe. Provide lots of cuddles and care, and let them be more dependent on you for a while. Let them express their feelings through play as you try to re-establish daily routines. Make fun a priority. Laughter and familiar games will make everyone in the family feel better, and will remind your child that safety and togetherness are always right here in your family. If your child becomes defiant, starts lying, acts aggressive, refuses to sleep, or constantly pushes their limits, do not punish them but instead co-regulate to soothe their nervous system. Let them feel safe. Project calmness, security, love and connection to help them through. Take care of their little bodies. Limit stimulants like sugar, coloured foods, chocolate and soft drink; ensure enough rest; and encourage physical movement to help your child burn off stress hormones and improve their sleep. Relax them with baths, massages, story times and cuddles. Stay watchful. Traumatic events do not have to be experienced first-hand nor have immediate effects; they can include hearing of events, and can involve delayed reactions. Some children seem to cope well at first, but can experience reactions to the stress days, weeks or even months later. Give your child extra attention, particularly at bedtime and at other times of separation, if this is an issue for them. Recognise that changes in behaviour, such as tantrums or bedwetting, may be the way your child reacts to distressing or frightening events. Get professional help if you need it. Ask your GP for a referral or call the APS ‘Find a Psychologist’ service on 1800 333 497. (Note: If you yourself offer services that can help affected families please comment on this thread along with your location.) The attached images contain advice from the Australian Psychological Society; parenting educator, Maggie Dent; Adjunct Professor, Toni Noble, from the Institute for Positive Psychology & Education, Australian Catholic University; Better Health at Victoria State Government, and Neurochild psychological specialists. Read more via their resources linked below. #neurochild #bushfire #traumainformed #familygoals #childdevelopment #selfcare -------------------------------------- DONATE: The Fundraiser for The Trustee for NSW Rural Fire Service & Brigades Donations Fund: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1010958179269977/ CONTACTS: Australian families are opening their doors to families fleeing fire-ravaged communities with nowhere to go, with many registering their homes for bushfire victims on Airbnb’s Open Homes at: https://www.airbnb.com.au/openhomes. Whether you've been personally affected by the bushfires, know someone who has been affected or just need someone to talk to after watching this crisis unfold, here are some places that can help: APS ‘Find a Psychologist’ on 1800 333 497 or https://www.psychology.org.au/Find-a-Psychologist Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 Lifeline on 13 11 14 Headspace on 1800 650 890 Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 RESOURCES: Online Flipbook Children’s Book, ‘Birdie and the Fire’: https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au//natur/storybooks/ Bush Fire Trauma Case Studies: https://earlytraumagrief.anu.edu.au//ACATLGN_TraumaResourc Bush Fire Trauma Classroom Resources: https://earlytraumagrief.anu.edu.au//ACATLGN_TraumaResourc https://www.schools.aidr.org.au//00_lessonplan_bushfires_2 https://publicdocumentcentre.education.tas.gov.au//Schools Bush Fire Trauma Resources for Parents and Professionals: https://earlytraumagrief.anu.edu.au//disasters-bushfire-re NEWS: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-50951043 https://www.perthnow.com.au//numbers-behind-australias-cat https://www.businessinsider.com.au/australia-bushfires-huma https://www.theguardian.com//factcheck-why-australias-mons SOURCES AND STUDIES: https://thesector.com.au//bushfire-trauma-puts-schooling-/ https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cdev.13200 https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com//1471-2458-14-623 https://www.unisa.edu.au//national-response-required-for-/ https://www.nytimes.com//the-family-stories-that-bind-us-t https://parenttv.com//expert-advice-how-we-can-help-kids-/ https://www.nambuccaguardian.com.au//bushfires-can-make-/ https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au//trauma-reaction-and-r https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au//trauma-and-children-t

05.01.2022 We love creating our own unique bon bons for our family Christmas lunch Last year we filled them with Christmas ornaments we crafted from wooden beads and our late Nanny Megs old button collection along with silly Christmas jokes... this year we chose some special little gifts that are also a little more environmentally friendly than the items usually found in bon bons... paper Christmas crowns, Greenpatch Organic herb seeds, worry dolls, selenite crystals, collapsible m...etal straws that can clip on to a keyring and Dearest Lips travel size lip balms which are amazing, vegan friendly and packaged in cardboard not plastic! ... each little gift is all wrapped up in a unique watercolour painted cardboard bon bon casing Ruben and Valerie can’t wait to share these creations with everyone tomorrow! Wishing you all a magical Christmas! . . . #ourveganjourney #raisingmightyvegans #sustainablechristmas #zerowaste #lessplastic #christmascraft #christmasjoy

04.01.2022 This is amazing but also so sad... there have been so many sirens with all these horrific bush fires that this magpie has learnt to mimic the fire engines or ambulances that are too frequently whirling through our towns... so very clever but heartbreaking

04.01.2022 it’s all happening over on our new page Raising Mighty Vegans...

02.01.2022 Organically grown vegetables fresh from Phoenix Park Farm delivered directly to our door... love this so much! Be sure to jump on over to our new page Raising Mighty Vegans where we are still sharing our vegan journey, whole food recipes, homeschooling adventures and meal ideas .... #supportyourlocalfarmer #organicvegetables #farmfresh #raisingmightyvegans #ourveganjourney

01.01.2022 I love how I keep seeing the goal being reached and then raised... humans are generous at heart and during a time when so many of us are feeling absolutely helpless, giving a few dollars to assist those who are dealing with the direct horror of this heartbreaking situation is something helpful