The Big 2020 Lockdown has hit us all in ways we could never imagine. Whether it's sprouted a new work-from-home culture worldwide, enforced homeschooling or a deeper respect for teachers and other key workers, these past few months have changed us … 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
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
I was commissioned by Bathing Solutions to write about how to make a bathroom more accessible for grandparents and those with mobility issues. Having parents well into their 70s myself, this got me thinking. Grandparents – what would we do … Continued
If there's any pain worse than childbirth in my books, it's got to be dental pain. And I speak from experience. Although I have zero cavities (a fact I throw in my son's face every time he pops a sweet … Continued
We all like/ need a change every once in a while. Be it our hair or our home, sometimes, just a few changes here and there can bring a whole new lease of life to things. Now, I understand that … Continued
Confession: I love baked goodies but I'm not much of a baker myself. Well, I do (kind of) enjoy it when I do it sometimes, but it's not a stress-buster or passion or a very frequent occurrence in my house. … Continued
Cleaning can be a chore, a bore or a proper pain in the butt. Yet, it needs to be done, and more often than not it is left upto us mums to do the job. But what if I told … Continued
It is hard to make ends meet as a single parent. If you are not receiving any child support, then it can be even harder for you to stay afloat financially. Fortunately, there are many ways that you can pay … Continued
There are three things that will happen on a regular basis once your child starts school: The mundane school-run (which, however, can be made a wee bit entertaining with these common conversations) Dress-up days and bake days and 'my child … Continued