What To Expect From Your 3 Year Old (and what they should expect from you)
The short answer to the question “What to expect from your three year old” is: Not much! But that could just be my jaded view from here in the deep dark depths of threenager-ville. While I was researching for this piece I came across an article stating that, at three, a child “wants to please […]
Five Things To Teach Your Child About Fads and FOMO
Is everyone sick of fidget spinners yet? I wonder what the next fad will be. I just hope it is cheap and innocuous! I don’t generally begrudge my children’s indulgence in the latest craze – on the proviso they fund it themselves. After all, fads can be kind of fun. I know I had my […]
How To Deal With Sibling Rivalry
Having more than one child so they could keep each other company seemed like such a good idea at the time, didn’t it? However, if your household is anything like mine, most days you probably feel as much like a referee as a parent. It’s an accepted fact that all kids squabble and it is unrealistic […]
What You Need To Know Before You Read Parenting Articles
This morning I dropped my kids at school and day care with barely concealed relief. We’ve had a nightmare 24 hours and I am exhausted. As I get home and start cleaning up the aftermath of a hasty departure, the guilt sets in. Did I yell too much? Are my expectations too high? Are they […]
4 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Had A Baby
When I was pregnant with my first baby, I thought I knew all there was to know about having babies. Shortly after I had a baby, I heard all kinds of horror stories and experienced things I had no idea even existed. So as a community service announcement, I’m going to share with you the […]
What To Expect From Your 9 Year Old
Your nine year old is entering the preteens and possibly puberty, which can start between 8 and 12 for girls and 9 to 14 for boys. Many changes can be happening for your child at this delicate time. Here are some things to expect. Physical/Health Physical growth can vary between nine years old depending on the […]
What To Expect From Your 5 Year Old
A child turning 5 will be celebrating many milestones. Starting school introduces her to a whole new world of social connections. You will notice leaps in her development and a newfound independence. Here’s a helpful guide of what to expect from your 5 year old. Playing & Learning At this age, children learn so much […]
Here’s How To Maintain A Sex Life After Kids
After you have a baby there is a long checklist of why you aren’t interested in any bedroom activity. For fun, here are a few: Four hours of broken sleep might leave you a little tired Having a small human on your boobs all day may lead to not wanting anyone to touch you for […]
What Every Person Taking A Flight Needs To Know
Most people focus on their destination when traveling, particularly if flying. However, time spent on a plane can be hours, or even days, out of your trip so it may as well be as comfortable and enjoyable as possible! Here are some tips to make the most out of your flight: Rug up if you […]
How I Survived Being Asked The Most Annoying New Mum Question
If you type the words “baby sleep” into Google, 188,000,000 results will appear in a fraction of a second. When it comes to parenting, there is no greater point of contention. There is plenty of contradictory information available to support arguments on all sides. I don’t know about you but the most common question I […]