3 Reasons Why Moms Need Hobbies Too
Ask many moms of young kids what they get up to every weekday afternoon and they’re likely to tell you that between work and school, they are taking their kids to extra mural activities. Their afternoons are probably full of them and there is a good chance their kids barely have any time left for […]
Big Little Dreams: What to make of our kid’s dreams
Have you ever wondered what your child’s good and bad dreams mean? Well did you know that when we go to sleep at night, parts of our minds stay up long after bedtime, working through our deepest wishes and conflicts. Dreams are core to this process and our kids experience this too, although with some […]
6 Signs That You’re Taking On Too Much, Mama
Mothers: We are the queens of multitasking, the keepers of the schedules, the home-makers, the money-makers and everything in between. But sometimes, it all becomes too much and the house of cards begins to get a little shaky. So how does a mom figure out when she is simply busy or if she is actually […]
5 Great Instagram Accounts To Follow For Parenting Support
Parenting is tough, and on a daily basis we find ourselves escaping into our phones to switch off reality for a few moments and find solace in social media. But all too often this results in us being sucked down a virtual rabbit hole filled with content which is more likely to wind us up […]
5 Myths About Mindful Parenting
Mindfulness is a popular idea but there are so many misconceptions about what it is and what it isn’t. Technically, ‘mindfulness’ refers to being in the moment without judgement. It is also defined as a mental state which is achieved by focusing your awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting all your […]
7 Wonderful Ways Our Pets Build Resilience In Our Kids
From their crazy antics to their lovable ways, pets really can light up a home. And while us adults love our pets dearly, kids can also create especially strong bonds with pets as well. Not only because our pets offer unlimited attention, affection and love, but also because they teach kids a wide range of […]
All Your Kid’s Feels And What To Do With Them
We all know how nice it is to feel the warm and fuzzy emotions like glee or gratitude. But what about the more prickly ones like fear, jealousy or anger? Like it or not it’s a parent’s job to help their kids get to know, feel and understand a wide variety of emotions without avoidance […]
Why It Is Ok To Just Be A ‘Good Enough’ Mom?
Moms seem to have this idea that they need to get it right every time. We carry the worry that we should never ever disappoint our kids and that if we happen to make a bad call, then we are simply bad parents. Actually this is all backwards. Being perfect was never the plan for […]
The Importance Of Art In Early Child Development
Ever noticed your child pull paint covered fingers over the smooth surface of paper? Or have you watched your kid’s little tongue protrude outwards and bend sideways as they scribble passionately across the page? These levels of concentration, glee and confidence are intoxicating. So why is it that art is so mesmerising for a child […]
Pacifier Weaning: When Is The Right Time?
When they are babies, we are only too happy for our kids to have pacifiers, but as time goes by, parents worry that it’s been going on for a bit long, reinforced by messages from schools and dentists about the potential repercussions of late pacifier weaning like speech impediments and dental complications. Then the hard […]