I have a list of ‘important things’ that I need to do. Things that I need to do, that I really should do. But what is really important? I feel reckless, and even guilty, when I ignore the list, but sometimes the pull towards other things that needs to take priority. Sometimes I need 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.
Ten Things I Hate about my Child’s Anxiety.
If you have a child who is struggling with anxiety you might be able to relate to this parent’s feelings… I hate anxiety. I know your mother probably told you that ‘hate is a strong word’. She might have even looked disapprovingly when you used it. But I don’t care. I know it’s not helpful […]
What to do When Kids Bite.
Biting is a common behaviour for toddlers and some preschoolers, but it can sometimes be hard to manage, and it can make you feel like the worst parent in the world. So what can you do about your toddler biting? First we’ll find out why children bite, and then share a few tips to reduce, […]
What am I? Game – Free Printable Family Game
Use our free printable What Am I? game cards to play this fun family game! Sometimes I see those families who go camping on weekends, or do bush walks once a month, or who plan elaborate family movie nights with themed food and activities, and I wish that was us, but it’s not us. We […]
A Place to Come Home to.
There are some big changes happening for our family this year. The biggest is the huge step my girls will take from our small primary school, into a huge high school. The leap from grade six to year seven seems like a huge one. Six weeks summer holidays doesn’t seem like nearly enough time to […]
Six Reasons Family Time is Totally Worth the Effort.
This post is sponsored by the Bupa Team Family movement. I just can’t juggle everything any more. The kids keep fighting, the house is a disaster zone, nothing ever gets done, and I can’t find time to clean the toilet let alone time for ‘family connection’. It feels impossible. It is impossible. But in the […]
I am thankful for all the things I screw up.
I stood in the shower with the water cascading over my face and I thought about all the ways I have screwed up today. I screw up every day, in so many different ways. From not getting out of bed when I should, to letting emails go unanswered, to losing my cool with the kids. […]
How to Make it Through a Crappy Week
This week I burned dinner twice, and broke my favourite vase. This week my middle child’s eye swelled closed thanks to a mystery bug bite. This week I drove to and from school approximately 29 times. This week my six year old stuck blue-tak up his nose and had to go to hospital. This […]
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