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Tanya Ryan-Segger (Parenting & Pregnancy)

Holding a Bachelor of Arts (Communication), Tanya Ryan-Segger is a freelance journalist, CEO of a household and mum to a cheeky toddler with another baby on the way. Tanya writes regularly for a variety of business and lifestyle publications with a special interest in parenting and wellbeing. Prior to a career in journalism she worked in public relations and advertising in Sydney and London.

Tanya's Posts

A mum’s take on Mother’s Day

9 May 2012
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For anyone out there hiding under a very large rock, next Sunday, May 13, is Mother’s Day. For me, after the blur that was last Mother’s Day – thanks to a restless twelve week old and an energetic toddler, this year is an opportunity to be a bit more reflective.

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Shades of grey and health decisions

30 April 2012
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Parenting is an amazing experience but it can also confuse even the brightest of people. Most parents I know try their utmost to be the best role model, provider and caregiver - but it’s rarely straightforward. It’s this sentiment that sprung to mind after reading claims made by Professor Brian Morris that the benefits of circumcision outweigh any potential risks and the procedure, particularly for infant males, should be more readily available.

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Do kids appreciate pricey parties?

2 April 2012
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In today’s wonderful but crazy world one thing is becoming increasingly obvious (to me anyway) - kid’s birthday parties are getting a tad out of hand.

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When more is less…

16 March 2012
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In the face of parental angst, some teenagers, particularly girls, think skipping meals and eating less frequently is a surefire way to gain svelte figures and keep off unwanted kilos.

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The weighty issue of parenting

6 March 2012
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Earlier this year, News Limited journalist, Ros Reines, made a comment that Masterchef winner, Julie Goodwin, owed it to her children to loose weight. It caused a bit of controversy and it got me thinking.

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Calcium sources for dairy-detesting kids

20 February 2012
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As a lover of all things dairy I was a little panicked when from around a year old, my son didn’t share my passion for milk, cheese, yogurt etc. I feared the worst. Dairy is a rite of passage, critical for healthy development, right? Wrong!

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Avoid home renovation headaches…

15 November 2011
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It’s pretty easy to fall in love with the idea of a home renovation – if you believe the version presented by the current plethora of TV shows on the subject that is.

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Better your health and the health of our planet

21 October 2011
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According to Nutrition Australia, childhood obesity rates are now at 25% and Australians are recognised as one of the biggest producers of waste globally.

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Join the fight against breast cancer

18 October 2011
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Most people know someone affected by breast cancer. The latest Cancer Council statistics show one in every nine women – that is sisters, aunties, daughters, mums, grandmothers (you get the idea…), will be diagnosed with the disease by the age of 85.

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