Dealing with Jealously and Rejection From your Kids
For some reason I have never been the jealous type. Never jealous of my husband’s relationship with other women, never jealous of other people’s houses, cars or stuff and never jealous of my kids relationships with their grandparents or other people. Somewhere along the line my parents taught me to be happy with who I […]
Talking to our Kids About Sex, Appropriate Behaviour and Abuse
N.B. Anything that is written from here on is only my personal opinion and should not be taken as expert. If you are currently facing a difficult situation with your child regarding this topic I recommend you seek professional advice. I don’t know about you but the thought of talking to my kids about this […]
Everyone Can Run Fast Down Hill
I am a great advocate for kids in sport and all kinds of physical activity. I think there is so many skills and benefits to be gained. One thing I didn’t anticipate as a child is the life long lessons I would learn. I was still quite young when I pushed and pushed my dad […]
Changing Perspective Really Does Help
Have you ever had that feeling when you are so busy with your child that it just becomes too much? I question myself so much in the choices I make as a parent, especially when they enter a new phase. I am just starting to feel confident in raising two small boys and now they […]
I’ll Have What She’s Having
This morning hubby and I decided to take our kidlets out on a morning family scooter ride. We are all scootered up in this family so off we went on our adventure. Hubby and I love the idea of getting outside with the kids for some weekend mid morning fun. Some of my favourite family […]
Mother Guilt – I Don’t Read to My Kids Everyday
I have a confession to make!! I don’t read to my kids everyday or at least I don’t these days. Somewhere along the lines I was told that one of the most important things I can do for my child is read to them 10 minutes a day at least. This somehow has been imprinted […]
Struggling to Enjoy Your Child – There is Hope
My first daughter is just like me. Ever since she started to walk and talk she was full on. Knew exactly what she wanted and would battle me for it with everything she had. To be honest I struggled. It is quite common to struggle with children who are just like you. I guess you […]