The Dangers of Mom Comparison
We can often very easily slip into comparing ourselves with others and let the disappointment of what we don't have influence our emotions, our...
How to cope when one parent travels
The world is much smaller than it used to be. It’s much easier to jump on an aeroplane or take a train to who...
The importance of songs and nursery rhymes for children
I’m sure if asked, many of us would be able to recite a rhyme or song from our childhood. Regardless of culture or language,...
The comparison game
Have you ever played the comparison game? It's the game where no-one wins and everyone loses. Why is comparison such a tricky thing that...
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...
ARE YOU SPEAKING THEIR LANGUAGE?
I am only two years into this parenting gig, and so far it has turned me into a charade guessing expert! No but really!...
The Instagram mom
Have you ever seen the Instagram mom? She's always posting the cutest photos of her kids. They are dressed perfectly, always behaving beautifully and...
What gossip tells you
I read this statement recently,
"The things you say about others, say a lot about you."
That's quite challenging, isn't it? Gossip tells you a lot...
Keep the love alive after having kids
It’s no surprise that some marriages take strain when you add kids to the mix. Relaxing moments, down time, and peace and quiet seem...
Keeping your kids safe on social media
Raising children can be a stressful business. Do they feel loved? Are they eating enough? What time should they go to bed? Which school...