Hi everyone, welcome or welcome back to the Debbie Doo Blog Series. ❤ I am going to be totally honest with you here. There are times in my own parenting journey where I almost didn’t listen to my intuition. One of the times was during a Christmas party with friends. My daughter who had just
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Hi everyone, welcome or welcome back to my weekly blog. I met Steve Taylor when I did my bicycle education course for a school program I was involved in and his passion and drive for the health promoting activity inspired me instantly. Here Steve examines the link between fear and risk. A fascinating and thought
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Hi everyone, thanks so much for visiting today and to our regular readers, welcome back. ❤ I met Rebecca Perkins at a seminar she was running for children with diverse needs and we had a heart connection almost immediately. We talked much about ADHD and the evidence that it was once an evolutionary advantage. This
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Let me cut straight to the point here. Yesterday I was getting super overwhelmed and annoyed at life. Yep, hard to imagine. I always look so upbeat in my videos( cue little chirping bird) but let me tell you when the camera is off… I am just like every other mum, trying to stay on
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I was introduced to Gordon Gilkes at a ballroom dance charity event some years ago. From the moment we engaged, I knew that I had met a kindred spirit. His appreciation for the arts and his belief in the power of human creativity aligned with my own belief system and from that moment on we
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The rich, the famous, the beautiful. It’s hard not to envy them all. But how does it make our children feel? Recently a friend of mine decided to spend quality time with her daughter, following her interest in learning how to draw. But as quickly as little horses were drawn, so too were they scrunched
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Approx 2 min read unless the packet of mint creams that you bought only for special occassions is beckoning. If so… Then please read on before it has it’s way with you! 😮 Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, nutritionist or any other occupation that has authority in this field. I am just a sharer
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Why does my toddler repeat words? It may very well feel like ground hog day when your toddler demands you sing The Wheels on The Bus for the 19th time, but she is asking for an exceptionally good reason. It is how she learns. Toddlers love and need repetition because it’s how they take in
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Hello everyone and welcome to The Debbie Doo Blog. However, you define family and community, one thing remains true, they are our most important social units. Through love, kindness, joy and patience we navigate the often tricky, day-to day happenings of being parents, grandparents and community members, while watching our children grow into the happy,
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What can I say about Tina Harris? A ray of sunshine? A shining star? A…. Okay, okay well maybe no more cliches… But what I will say is that Tina Harris is a phenomenon in the world of kid’s music and education. Alongside her tremendously talented husband Mark Harris, they are a musical powerhouse with
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Approx 1-minute read, but be warned, this post does include a reference to stepping on an eel while out kayaking. If you can still find the strength to read on, then please do! 😂 1. Dancing. Yep I love it so much, I do not even have the words to express my love. As soon
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Okay, this is a requested blog from a fan wanting to know a little bit more about me and if I play all the characters in my videos. The answer is yes and they are loosly based on my own family💟 Hope that answers your question.😊 Here goes! 7 random facts about me. I would
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