The Dangers of Mom Comparison
We can often very easily slip into comparing ourselves with others and let the disappointment of what we don't have influence our emotions, our...
The washing can wait
I carried my heavy load of washing into the kitchen to wash what seems like a never-ending pile of dirty clothes. Just then, my...
Get off your phone
There have been many times that I have found myself driving behind someone who was driving badly. I would pull up next to them,...
We don’t want children (and that’s okay!)
My wife and I love children. We also love being able to give them back to their parents at the end of the day.
And...
Dealing With Difficult People
I've only been in a fight once in my life. In Grade 7, I accidentally tripped over the class bully's foot and she tore...
The kids are alright… right?
You can’t help as a parent to feel slightly anxious when it comes to the raising of your child or children in a world that...
The low down on Fidget Spinners
There have been many dialogues via social media, radio, TV, as well as open debates regarding Fidget Spinners. Some of you may have already...
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...
Independence
I can do it myself
There comes a moment in every toddlers life when they stop being happy to have everything done for them and...
Shortcuts don’t always save you time
I was intrigued by something I saw on social media about life-hacks. Have you heard of them before? Life-hacks are shortcuts to everyday chores...