Think You’re Not Spending Enough Time With Your Kids … You Won’t Believe This!
I work full-time – sometimes more than full-time because I can occasionally be caught writing articles on the weekends like this one, while my children wander through the homes and kitchens of kindly neighbours and I hope they aren’t outstaying their welcome. I try to be with my kids when they’re home though. I endeavour […]
5 Things That Could Be Threatening Your Relationship Right Now
Marriage, or at least a long term committed relationship, is something most people to aspire to. Having that ‘special someone’ to share our lives with is an inexplicable human desire. But it can also be a trap for the unwary if not expectations are not realistic. There are lots of things that contribute to a […]
7 Signs You Are In A Good Relationship
Relationships make up such an important element of our lives, especially with our significant other. A good relationship can make you feel more confident, supported and cherished. Research also indicates that positive spousal relationships can benefit our physical and mental health. According to Relationships Australia, there are four phases of a long-term relationships. Initial “In […]
Why Taking Time Out Is Not Enough
Self-care is a popular mental health concept, particularly in parenting circles with numerous sources telling us we need to take time out for ourselves. As parents we don’t need scientific studies to tell us we are exhausted and burnt out. We are living the dream! “You can’t pour from an empty cup” is my favourite […]
Why Female Friendships Trump Romantic Relationships
My best friend and I have long endured comments from our (now ex) husbands regarding the strength of our relationship. “You two should just marry each other!” being one of the most common snide remarks. Turns out we probably should have! The thing is, the friendships we have with other women can give us just […]
The Conversation You Need To Have With Your Friends
It’s 2am and you are sick. So sick you need to call the ambulance. There’s a problem however; you have small children and your partner is away (or maybe you are a single mum) and your family isn’t close by. What do you do? Who do you call? This scenario can easily happen to any […]
When Even A Weekend Away Doesn’t Cut It
Recently I went away on a much anticipated weekend break. I had been looking forward to it for months. As every parent knows, time without kids can be an exciting and tantalising prospect. Thanks to my wonderful parents, I get the night off here and there. However, I reserve the big ask of offloading all […]
5 Types of Mum You Need in Your Tribe
Along our motherhood journey, we meet a lot of other mums. Some of these mums will be casual acquaintances that we smile at in passing on the school run or stand next to cheering on the sideline of our child’s sporting match. Some we will share a coffee and a chat with as our children […]
Controversial Findings Of Birth Order Study … What Do You Think?
There is a lot of emphasis on birth order and the impact it has on the way children turn out. Like the study that claims first born children are more conservative and intelligent or the widely discussed “middle child syndrome”. Now there is a study claiming birth order affects the likelihood of delinquency. It seems […]
6 Factors That Make A Healthy Relationship
When we are younger, the picture that is often painted of love and relationships can be misleading. It’s all fairy tales and happy endings. We are blinded with tales of true love and finding the “one”. We quickly learn the reality: Relationships can be hard work. Once the initial flush of lust and love wears […]