The washing can wait
I carried my heavy load of washing into the kitchen to wash what seems like a never-ending pile of dirty clothes. Just then, my...
Is There Hope?
Cause for fear
It’s been a scary couple of weeks. Terrorist attacks in Paris; Mass shootings in Mali; Bombs destroying lives in Beirut and an...
Why doing nothing is okay
I sat in bed and found myself staring out my window. I caught myself feeling guilty that I was just sitting there doing nothing....
Uninspired? Here’s what you’re missing
Recently I've been feeling a little uninspired. Don't get me wrong, I still try my best to be creative. It's my job to create, actually,...
Independence
I can do it myself
There comes a moment in every toddlers life when they stop being happy to have everything done for them and...
There is strength (and more) in numbers
There is a lot to be said for enjoying your own company. It’s great to be comfortable on your own and have the confidence...
How to break bad habits
Nose picking, nail biting, thumb or dummy sucking and general ickiness. For some reason bad habits tend to be part and parcel of parenting...
No more PHD!
Not so long ago my friends and I were gathered as girls are known to do. The topic of discussion was one you may...
Dear Single Guy
Dear Single Guy,
Just so you know, I am writing as if I could go back in time and tell myself what I have learnt...
Weekly Roundup – 27 Oct ’14
It's Weekly Roundup time here on 1Africa. It’s been a week of seeing Ebola related news doing the rounds again, especially in info out of...