I've spoken about Little Man's tearful drop-offs when he started nursery almost two years ago. As with most children, the settling-in period was tough. Very tough. For him and for me. To see those tears every morning as I tried … Continued
Once your toddler progresses to a pre-schooler, it begins. No, not the tantrums – (those begin at the brink of turning two) – but the equally-dreaded school run. It's something you will have to face every morning and every afternoon … Continued
Mumguilt. We ALL have it, feel it, hate it but learn to live with it. Because no matter how hard we try or how much we do, it just never seems enough. If we are SAHMums, we feel … Continued
I'm loving the #itsok challenge that Jennie from the parenting blog Rice Cakes and Raisins has started. It's a mission to make us fellow mums feel a bit better about ourselves, our parenting skills (or lack thereof) and to reassure each … Continued
Keeping a 2-4 year old from getting bored is a Herculean task. No matter how many toys or games or puzzles, no matter whether you've gone to the park or for swimming or soft play, there will come a point … Continued
It's back-to-school time for most of us around the globe. Kids in school = more time for us mums to blog. Which got me thinking: why do we mums enjoy blogging so much? What is it that drives us to … Continued
Ever seen a mum and thought to yourself: Now she looks like a Stay-at-Home-Mum or she looks like a Working Mum!? Not to compartmentalise or judge – hey, I'm a mum myself – but having been a SAHM for almost … Continued
Don't you often (always?) feel like your mind is one big gobbledegook mess? Thinking about at least five different things at one time. Concentrating on one thing but reflecting upon three other things at the back of your mind? … Continued
Hello! It's the third edition of #Mumspeak, and since we're in the heat of the school holidays, this month's question is as good as it gets – What is your top tip for keeping boredom at bay during the holidays? … Continued
You think your toddler will be the ONLY one doing all the learning once he/ she starts nursery? WRONG! You – nursery-going mum – will have a LOT of learning to do as well. Some lessons will be delightful, others … Continued