Every parent at some stage will hear the words – ‘I’m scared of the dark’. Right now, my 5 year old daughter is going through the ‘scared in the dark phase’ and its tricky. She finds it hard to settle herself into her bed at night, doesn’t want to walk up the stairs to the… Continue Reading
Here are 10 golden tips to give you more time as a mum! Yes, you read it right. Even if you do a few of these 10 things, you will have more time in your week to do what you WANT to do. With your extra time, you might have a pedicure, hang out with the… Continue Reading
You have probably heard the term ’emotional intelligence’ many times but what exactly is it? And why is it important for kids to develop their emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence, or emotional quotient (EQ) is a person’s ability to identify, evaluate, control and express emotions. It helps us communicate with others, negotiate situations and develop clear thought patterns. People… Continue Reading
I often talk about the importance of ‘finding the big picture of parenting’. But what is the ‘big picture’ and how do you find it? As we move in to 2015, it is a good time to review what it means to be a mum and to be an awesome mum. The ‘big picture of… Continue Reading
What a brilliant area to explore with kids! From caves, to beaches, to crocodiles – there is so much to see and do for young families on holidays. This year for our summer holiday, my husband and I decided to stay in Australia with our three kids aged 9, 8 and 5 and do a driving… Continue Reading
When I thought it was a good idea to have three kids in four years, it never crossed my mind that I would spend up to 80 % of my days sometimes dealing with sibling rivalry. My kids fight. They just do. They don’t get physical and I am not concerned they will actually inflict… Continue Reading