I don’t go to the big shopping centres often any more, and even less often do I go with all four kids in tow. But it is school holidays and we are meeting Dad at the cinema so the big kids can go see Ice Age 4. It only takes us about five minutes to […]
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.
I Can’t Believe My Kid Did That!?!
Yesterday, as we waited patiently (or not so patiently) at a kitchen showroom… I asked my husband to stop the toddler from climbing into one of the display cupboards. He responded by telling me (tongue firmly in cheek) that Noey liked being in the cupboard and didn’t want to get out. As I was about […]
Getting My Stuff Together as a Parent.
“Get your own “stuff” together so you can be a model for your children” – Parenting Passageway I’ve read about this concept of ‘working on myself to be a better parent’ time and again in articles, blog posts, and parenting books. It makes sense, but I confess, I have often put it off, shoved it […]
What to do When a Child Hits
Dealing with a child who hits can be a challenging and sensitive issue for parents. Working out what to do when a child hits requires a thoughtful approach that focuses on understanding and guiding our child’s behavior rather than resorting to punishment or shame. Often discussions about what to do when a child hits relate […]
Find Compassion for your Child.
He throws himself on the floor and cries. Perhaps his arm is broken, or I’ve just shoved bamboo wedges under his finger nails… or perhaps he is just being a pain in the bum, pushing my buttons, being a ‘terrible two year old’. His arm is definitely not broken, I don’t have any bamboo wedges […]
Remembering
It’s the way he rolled over at 6:30 this morning, and before his eyes were even fully open, said “Muuum…. Cake?” It’s the way he giggled like crazy when I chased him with my fish kissing face. It’s the way she talked non-stop the whole way home after school camp. It’s the way she effortlessly […]
Balance is Baloney!
‘How to Find Balance in your Life’ ‘You CAN Have it All’ The headlines flash up on my screen as I read article after article and am left feeling like a failure. Finding ‘balance’ seems to be like finding Nirvana for Mums these days, or so it seems. But my life? My life is totally […]
Almost Wordless Wednesday – Breathless Pursuit
Some days I am so very proud of my kids. Today was one of those days.
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