What I Do When I Go Through Periods Of Not Liking One Of My Children
This post is sponsored by BUPA Over the years I have gone through times when I am really struggling to like one of my children while feeling really loving towards my other one or two. There you go; I said it out loud. I know it is about their behaviour and not their actual person […]
Parents Of Boys PLEASE Make Sure Your Sons Know This …
I was in a public restroom the other day when I overheard two teenage girls talking: “When do I get to meet your boyfriend?” “Tomorrow if you want. He’ll say you’ve got great boobs and grab them, though. Don’t worry about it. He does it to everyone.” “Ok. Cool.” Needless to say I was stunned […]
It Really Is This Simple To Build Resilience and Self-Confidence In Your Kids
It rained all weekend. My kids were initially very happy with that as it meant devices, movies and board games. However, come lunchtime on Sunday they were climbing the walls. Literally. They were bickering and narky, antagonising each other (and me!). And they were trying to play boisterous games not meant for indoors. It was […]
5 Things I Have Learned About Sleepovers
This year my boys (8 & 11) have been involved in a lot of sleepovers. They’ve stayed at friends’ places and we’ve had kids stay here. Up until now, sleepovers have been mainly with family so this process of sleepovers with friends has been a bit of an eye opener for me as a parent. […]
How Do Blended Families Make It Work?
As a single mum, one thing I’m really interested in is how blended families make it work. Any relationship I enter into will be one that involves 5+ people (me + my 3 kids + him + his ? kids). The idea is a daunting prospect. It can be hard enough to juggle the competing […]
Why It’s Essential To Foster a Family Culture
The word “culture” is something we normally associate with people from different countries, ethnicities or religions. Or you might have heard it used in reference to an organisation or social group (or yoghurt, but that’s an altogether different culture). But have your thought about culture in terms of your family? Every family unit has its […]
5 Practical Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got Separated
When a relationship goes pear shaped, the emotional fall out can be all consuming, particularly if you have children to think of and support. This can make dealing with the practical matters even more difficult. Here are 5 things I wish I knew before I got separated: 1. Secure your finances. This needs to be […]
How To Foster Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is essentially the ability to identify and manage your emotions, as well as being sensitive to the emotions of others. It is an important factor in how we engage with others and how we feel about ourselves. Obviously, emotional intelligence can play a big role in the success of our relationships and social […]
5 Tips For Raising Responsible Kids
Being “responsible” as an adult usually means paying bills, going to work and looking after those under our care. In truth, a lot of things about responsibility can be a bit of a drag. But for a child, being labelled responsible is often an exciting prospect because it makes them feel like they are grown […]
What To Expect From Your 13 Year Old
Thirteen seems like such a milestone as it is officially in the “teens”. A 13 year old is no longer a child, they are a bonafide teenager. While exciting, it can be a challenging time for both you and your teen. Here are some things you can expect. Physical/Health As your teenager’s body grows, so […]