Mama Alys

There is nothing like being positively included in everyday tasks and routines to build confidence 🌱

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Raising our children to like themselves - Maggie Dent Recently, together with my friend Dr Vanessa Lapointe and a team of helpers, I ran two one-day retreats for mothers. One of the activities invited attendees to write the voices ...

🫶🏼🌱 Good excuse to watch one of my toddlers fav shows Sally & Possum

Today we celebrate marking the publication of the first Auslan (Australian Sign Language) dictionary in 1989 by Professor Trevor Johnston.

Here are the top suburbs in each state and territory with the highest % of people that use Auslan.

Let’s make it easy for each other to make informed choices. Tag your favourite small businesses & Australian owned brands 🫶🏼

🤯 Bonds Australia? Owned by HanesBrands, after they acquired Pacific Brands. Other products — Berlei, Sheridan & Jockey.

🫣 Band Aid? Owned by Kenvue, formerly Johnson & Johnson. Other products — Neutrogenia, Aveeno, Listerine, Zyrtec.

😳 Vicks? Owned by Proctor & Gamble (P&G). Other brands — Fairy, Pampers, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Olay, Herbal Essence.

🇦🇺 🇳🇿TerryWhite Chemmart Ego Pharmaceuticals Australian Made Campaign

🫶🏼 What are your favourite ways to slow down?

Even if you are in the middle of modern life, we can always benefit from slowing down.

☕️ home made coffee or loose leaf tea
🌱 planting some herbs or vegetables
🥾 walking instead of driving

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What do you call your grandparents? Nonna, nanna, nonni, granny, greatie? 💚

No such thing as overdressed 💃🏻 😎

For 20 years, Paulette Dorflaufer has served at her post as a crossing guard in Livingston, New Jersey. She keeps people safe, offers a smile, and serves some seriously chic looks.

Born in France, she’s an 82-year-old Holocaust survivor who shows up to the job in stunning outfits. She’s a staple in the community and a symbol of resilience and joy. Some assume her demeanor and style are for special occasions, but those who know her can vouch that it’s truly just who she is.

Unique & meaningful gifts without fighting over a car park or realising the postage costs more than the product 🫶🏼🛍️

For the perfect gift to show how much you care.