10 Parenting Tips for Pageant Days
When my kids were young, taking them to the Christmas pageants was a tradition. It was a great family day out but it was pretty stressful. It wasn’t too bad when they were bubs in nappies but, when...
View ArticleEntertaining The Kids On A Tight Budget
Congratulations! You’ve made it more than halfway through the holidays without giving the kids away for adoption. Some of you may have thought about it though, so you’ll be hunting for some budget...
View ArticleIs There A Perfect Time To Start A Family?
The short answer to this question is no. There is no perfect time to start a family. Regardless how well organised you think you are, it’s almighty life-changing shock. In fact, the longer you wait,...
View ArticleWeekend Wit: 9 Ways To Avoid Parenting
Any parent will tell you that raising kids is a tough gig, but there are some people out there in cyberspace who don’t appear to take it very seriously. When kids are still at the stage when they don’t...
View ArticleWeekend Wit: Life With Little Mischief Makers
Have you ever spent a few hours looking after little mischief makers? They are so adorable when they’re asleep, yet when they’re awake, life can get a little crazy. Leave them alone for a few minutes...
View ArticleDear Dog Owners: My Kids’ Safety Overrides Your Rights
I adore dogs, particularly large breeds – my family has always had German shepherds – but what I don’t love is irresponsible dog owners. RELATED: Why Unsolicited Opinions Are The Worst Kind Of...
View ArticleParenting Mistakes: Giving Kids Too Many Choices
For years my partner told me that I gave my kids too many choices. He kept insisting that instead of asking them I should be telling them. At the time, I thought that sounded harsh and it became an...
View ArticleChildless Choice: Society No Longer Facilitates Having Kids
The other day I was having a conversation with a friend of mine about our mutual decision not to have kids. We both acknowledged that we lack the necessary selflessness and feel that we can be more...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Morning Routine For Kids (And Parents)
For many families, mornings are something we approach through gritted teeth and held breath. Getting an entire family up and out the door – fed, dressed and friendly – is a feat worth celebrating, yet...
View ArticleSimple Ways To Spend More Time With The Kids
Spending quality time with the kids doesn’t need to cost a fortune. You don’t need to take them on some lavish outing, especially if you can’t afford it – that just causes stress for all of you....
View ArticleHow To Combat The Return Of The Untouched Lunchbox
Are you spending value time and cash on school lunches only to have lunchboxes returned untouched? It’s a reality many parents face and we know that most kids would rather play around than eat – yet...
View ArticleCan Controlled Crying Affect A Baby’s Psychological Health?
Sleep is by far one of the biggest concerns of new parents, so if you’ve tried controlled crying it’s completely understandable. In a nutshell, this technique requires the baby or toddler to...
View ArticleWhy Not Having Kids Doesn’t Make You Any Less Of A Mother
There are many ways to be a parent. “Are you sure you don’t mind?” my girlfriend asked, jamming one more plate in the heaving dishwasher with a soggy dishcloth over her shoulder. “Honestly, I don’t...
View Article13 Parenting Hacks For Getting Your Child To Behave
Because it gets expensive to keep bribing them with candy. One thing I’ve learnt as a mother over the past 19 years, is that kids can turn into Satan’s offspring in the blink of an eye. A few years ago...
View ArticleHow I Raised My Child To Eat Adventurously, And Enjoy It
There’s more to life than Spam in a can. You’ve all read stories about parents who claim their children will eat anything and how it’s all down to their superior parenting. You probably want to slap...
View ArticleHow Accepting You’re A Bad Mother Can Set You Free
Because sometimes the worst labels are actually the best. While I wouldn’t call myself a terrible mother I certainly wouldn’t say I’m a perfect one either. God knows I’ve tried. When my kids were...
View ArticleAn Open Letter To Parents Whose Kids Are Growing Up Too Fast
My baby is going to ‘big school’ and I’m not ready… Dear distressed parents, So your children are growing up too fast? Tell me about it. My excited baby has just finished her final preparations for...
View ArticleHow Becoming A Mother Changes You
I’m not the same person I was. Being a mother was always on my agenda. So newly wed and keen to start a family, I fell pregnant at the tender age of 22. Looking back, I was so young and naive and...
View ArticleHow To Stop Your Kids Driving You Crazy These Holidays
It’s that time of year again. The school holidays are lurking around the corner. This means my Facebook feed will soon become a constant stream of mothers begging for someone to send in the troops to...
View ArticleHow Mothers’ Guilt Has Become An Ugly Status Symbol
It’s cool to feel crummy about yourself. Before married women went out to work like their male counterparts, our primary objective was looking after our homes. As soon as we got hitched, we quit our...
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