He’s raging over what seems to be such an insignificant thing. She is being surly and selfish and rude. I want to tell them to simply stop… stop being so rude, and nasty and self centered. But by doing that I am telling them to stop having those feelings. And while sometimes I wish my […]
Parenting and Family.
Being a parent is wonderful, but sometimes it’s also just plain hard!
These parenting tips and ideas can help you find ways to make life with kids a little easier, and the real life stories from parents just like you might make you feel a little less alone.
Reading
He’s learning to read. I never realised how empowering that was till I watched my kids do it. What have your kids done that has surprised, amazed or delighted you?
Ways to Reconnect With Your Kids
I’ve run out of words and feelings and patience. There is a constant undercurrent of something not right. A slight sinking feeling that something is about to happen that I will regret. I can’t shake it and I can’t put my finger on exactly what it is. Frustration continually bubbles to the surface and I […]
On Being a Role Model For Our Kids
Sometimes the weight of being a role model weighs heavy on my shoulders. In those moments when you see yourself reflected in your child… and not your best self, you realise how much your actions and behavior effects how they behave. I hear my own martyrdom in the whining of my children. I see my […]
Are you Struggling?
What are you struggling with right now? (My usual post schedule is a little mixed up this week due to school holidays. Pop in tomorrow for a fun printable activity to do with your kids.)
My Kids are Ok
I took all four kids to the bank this afternoon. As the lovely teller was handing over the cash she asked my kids what they were doing for the holidays. When my kids all suddenly got shy I replied “Driving me insane!” Everyone knew I was joking, but as the teller laughed and Izzy rolled […]
Too Many Toys?
Both my boys are about to have a birthday. Next week my big boy will turn six and my baby will turn three. We are in count down mode and I’m scrambling to get a party organised and gift’s purchased. But I’m stumbling on the gifts thing. I’m torn between wanting to lavish my boys […]
Courage
Sometimes the weight of getting everything right, or even mostly right, crushes me until I feel like I can’t move. I can’t take another step because I don’t want to get it wrong, to break everything, to fail. It’s the small relentless things that do it. Trying to stay on top of the forms and […]
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