The Distracted Mom
Distracted defined as:
Unable to concentrate as one's mind is preoccupied.
Have you ever felt like there was a lot going on inside your mind which...
Invite your Child to Change the World
"Children should be seen and not heard."
That seemed to largely be the mantra when I was growing up. The idea that children were probably...
Don’t forget to enjoy your children
“Parenting: The days are long, years are short”
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We live in a very ‘results driven’ world. Most of the things we do are measured...
Why we don’t keep secrets
Every household is unique. How your home functions, is determined by your family’s preferences, personalities and your culture. Rules and ways of doing things...
How do you handle Halloween?
For many years Halloween remained a bit of a non-event in South Africa. The high walls and fences, guard dogs and armed response around...
Why we need good dads
A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society. – Billy...
When you don’t want the season you have
I was scrolling through Facebook the other day and my newsfeed was filled with pictures of people enjoying a totally different season than the...
You Get Out What You Put In!
The truth about poop!
Every week I take my two youngest kids to playgroup. It’s a non-negotiable. They love it. I love it. Win-win! In...
Toddlers and ipads
More and more parents are buying their toddlers from age two and up iPads, as a source of entertainment. Some parents may even argue...
You’re such a snob!
I’m a coffee snob. When it comes to coffee it should be properly ground black coffee – no sugar.
Maybe it’s your favourite brand of...