“Do I have to come???” he whined. “I don’t want to come… can’t I just stay home?” There was nothing I wanted more than to drive into town on my own. No one arguing about music choices, no one complaining about having to get out of the car, no one turning up their noses at […]
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.
For Parents of Kids who Struggle with Mental Health.
‘Ten Ways to Raise a Happier Child.’ ‘The One Thing you can do to Anxiety Proof Your Child.’ ‘How to Raise a Mentally Strong Child.’ The titles of these articles ring in my head. I know I shouldn’t click, I know it will push my buttons. But I do it anyway. I click and I […]
How to Help a Child Who Hates Maths
This post is sponsored by Westpac, who is proud to offer Mathspace Essentials free to all Australians. “I suck at maths.” “I just can’t do it.” “I hate maths so much!” Some kids love maths, but for many kids, maths is a chore they have to struggle through. And for some kids maths is the […]
How to Help Kids Manage Homework Without Hassles.
This post is sponsored by Westpac, who is proud to offer Mathspace Essentials free for all Australians Apart from reading, an occasional project or quick task, for the most part we haven’t had to deal with nightly homework in primary school. But high school is a whole different story! I admit, I was a bit […]
Managing Video Games – Ten Things Kids Need to Know.
This post is sponsored by PlayStation Australia We got our first game console years ago when our kids were little. We bought it for us adults, not for the kids, and for years my husband and I were the only ones who played it. But as the kids got older, as they learned to read, […]
Yesterday, Today, and One Day.
Yesterday I picked up 3 pairs of shoes, 2 books, and a gazillion pokemon cards. Today I lost it and threatened to throw away all the Lego. But one day all the toys will be packed away. Yesterday one child refused to eat anything for dinner. Today three kids moaned and complained about the meal […]
How to manage chores and allowance for kids, without going crazy!
Coins cascaded out of his piggy bank and rolled across the floor. “I’m going to count my money” Noah announced. This is his favourite thing to do. I think he enjoys counting his money way more than spending it. As he began tallying up the neat stacks of coins and piles of notes, my eyes […]
Ten Apps for Tweens That Won’t Rot Their Brains (entirely)
“Too much screen time will rot our kids’ minds!” “Social media will ruin our kids’ lives!” Social media, the internet, devices, screen time… There is a lot of fear and distrust of computers, devices, social media and the internet when it comes to our kids, and I get it, really I do. I’m a parent […]
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