How to have the period talk as a parent
How do you start the conversation about periods? Do you remember how your parents told you that girls will bleed monthly for years? When you put it like that it sounds a lot scarier than what it really is. So how can you approach the subject of menstruation in a way that’s both informative and […]
2 years ago
Musings: I think ‘Lawnmower’ parenting is damaging for children
There’s a new parenting trend gathering rapid momentum and it could be stunting children’s development. The term ‘lawnmower’ refers to when a parent chases after their child doing everything for them and making sure that they never experience struggle. While this is all meant with the best of intentions, experts say it leaves a child […]
4 years ago
My kids have used the iPad just twice in the last year – and here’s why I’m so strict about it
“I hope that I am instilling in them a sense that the real world is far more important, real friends, real chats, real experiences.”
4 years ago
“Can we have it all?” The question I ask everyday as a working mum
As mums, we’re constantly putting pressure on ourselves to be perfect. Let’s face it, this isn’t a standard anyone can live up to and yet we still beat ourselves up for every little mistake we make. One of the biggest difficulties for modern mums is whether or not to go back to work after having […]
5 years ago
It’s about time we stop praising dads for simply being a parent, and here is why
A close friend of mine is a dad of three – and both himself and his wife have busy jobs that they love and feel passionate about – and both involve a bit of travel. My friend’s wife is constantly asked how she does it all, how she juggles the travel with having three young […]
5 years ago
Why do kids always leave it until the last minute to tell you they need something for school
Every time! What is it with kids and waiting until the absolute last minute to tell you they need something for school the next day? It just feels like if my child has the option of telling me a week beforehand or a few hours beforehand they will always choose the latter and I know […]
5 years ago