When the days are long
"The days are long but the years are short" is a quote I recently read in regards to raising children. The article encouraged parents...
Are you a bad parent?
"If you don't do these things for your child, you are a bad parent."
Is it just me or does it seem as though the...
Are we too child-centred?
Then and now
I think every adult has done it at some stage: Look back to the time when they were children compared to the...
A Deadly-Sweet Addiction
We can probably all attest to the addictive nature of sugar and steering clear of the sweet temptation is easier said than done, especially...
What should your kids be snacking on?
School holidays are just around the corner and if your children are anything like mine one of the biggest challenges you will face is...
When you think no one sees
Who are you when no one is looking? How do you act when you think no one sees?
It's easy to show up on time...
Who are you when no one’s watching?
I recently had to do some serious introspection about how I portray myself in public, versus the life I live in private. I had to consider how I...
Hey mama, you’re not alone: Dealing with the pain behind pregnancy loss
In a
perfect world
Growing up I always just assumed I would get married and fall pregnant easily and that I would carry full term, perfect...
Physical Attraction And Dating
So, you're in a fairly large friendship circle and your friends are pressuring you into dating a guy or girl in the group, but...
How do you handle Halloween?
For many years Halloween remained a bit of a non-event in South Africa. The high walls and fences, guard dogs and armed response around...