Keep the love alive after having kids
It’s no surprise that some marriages take strain when you add kids to the mix. Relaxing moments, down time, and peace and quiet seem...
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...
What death taught me
Death. Many of us have experienced it in some form or another in our lives. Whether it was a beloved family member or friend, I'm sure you'll agree...
How to cope when one parent travels
The world is much smaller than it used to be. It’s much easier to jump on an aeroplane or take a train to who...
Don’t forget to enjoy your children
“Parenting: The days are long, years are short”
Anonymous
We live in a very ‘results driven’ world. Most of the things we do are measured...
The importance of songs and nursery rhymes for children
I’m sure if asked, many of us would be able to recite a rhyme or song from our childhood. Regardless of culture or language,...
When your kids drive you nuts, because it’s school holidays.
Last week I wrote a post about keeping your kids entertained over the festive season. Which, let's be honest isn’t always the easiest of...
The comparison game
Have you ever played the comparison game? It's the game where no-one wins and everyone loses. Why is comparison such a tricky thing that...
The working mom: Can you do it all?
I was recently chatting with someone about this very topic. Many people are getting married and their careers are in full swing, but they also want...
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...