Do you remember the days when people weren't glued to their screens 24/7? Those days when children played outdoors on their bikes, and when they played board games instead of video games. If you're of a certain age you will, … Continued
As a Mum, there are a number of roles I play on a daily basis. Some are fun (like going biking and for adventure walks with my son), some not so much (think homeschooling during the lockdown!). From carer to … Continued
After such a whirlwind of an entrance into the new decade, one that none of us were prepared for, it’s important to consider what our next step may be. For some, that entails moving back to normality piece by piece, … Continued
Parenting is a roller-coaster in itself. But 'Pandemic Parenting' (parenting during the lockdown) is a proper circus! There is chaos, child or children are seen jumping from sofas and other objects around the house, loud music goes on in the … Continued
'Homeschooling' – the new buzzword among parents in 2020. Whether we like it or not, we've all been thrust into it. And we've got to make it work – somehow – for the forseeable future (there's a strong possibility we'll … Continued
As parents, we've got to make numerous decisions for and on behalf of our children, almost every day. Breast or bottle-feed? Cloth or disposable nappies? Give them a pacifier or resist? Home-school them or not? If not, which pre-school is … Continued
Every parent dreads rainy weekends, and being cooped in the house with bored kids. But with the current lockdown the world over, that is exactly the kind of situation parents are in. Except it's not just one weekend or even … Continued
If you're a parent of a child up to seven years of age, you will know a lot about children's parties. You would probably have hosted a couple yourself and would definitely have been to more than half of your … Continued
The last few weeks of the school year somehow always seem to stretch and drag on, despite being filled with activities (refer to point 7). I guess the past nine months take a toll on the children (and us mums … Continued
The last half-term of the academic year is done and dusted, and we are almost at the end of the school year! Which means summer's around the corner (and so is the 6 week summer break) which means the kids … Continued