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
The main academic year that most high school graduates dream about – and most parents worry about – has got to be the very first year at uni. Making new friends, taking on exciting and frustrating academic challenges, as well … Continued
Sitting without support. Standing without a wobble. Walking. Talking. First day of school. These are the big milestones in your child's life. And then, around the age of 5, your child learns to ride a bike. Another HUGE milestone, another … Continued
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