I have a confession to make. I’m that mum you all love to hate who has her holiday (mostly) done before the temperature drops enough for pumpkin spice lattes. Yup! I’m a summer holiday shopper and I’m here to tell you that if you’re not looking for deals now then you’re seriously missing out. I […]
While we still have a long way to go with gender equality, men are shouldering more of the domestic burden — and spending more time parenting — than any generation before them. American women are making gains in job and wage-earning opportunities which has a lot to do with the large increase of SAHDs today. We are […]
When it comes to welcoming a new baby into your home, many parents focus on purchasing the right crib, bouncer, organic sheets and baby bottles. But what they don’t take into consideration is the number of nappys they will need. Or how much they cost. In the first month of life, newborns average up to 8 […]
Getty Images Losing sight of your child, no matter how briefly it is, can make any parent panic. And as scary as it is for you, it’s even more frightening for them. So before you venture out to your next crowded event or location, there are some simple steps you can take to ensure that […]
You always dreamed of getting a family dog…but your plan has a hiccup because your child is terrified of them. Being scared of dogs (technically called cynophobia) is a very common fear among children and one they can overcome. And while it’s not uncommon for kids to be afraid of dogs, parents tend to minimise it […]
Teaching kids manners today is more important than ever. Why? Because of the tech-driven society, many kids are losing the ability to develop social skills. By staring at their phones and screens all day, looking someone in the eyes and interacting with them in a polite way just doesn’t come naturally. A child who never […]
Merging two families into one is no easy task. It requires patience and effort from all parents and kids, no matter how old they are. It can take several years, or more, for stepfamilies to find a groove that is comfortable for everyone. The first years can be especially difficult. Not only is welcoming a new […]
I have a loose parenting style and while I’m not proud of it, I don’t apologise for it either. But there’s one area that I won’t tolerate any nonsense with – and that’s lying. My son gets more screen time than he should, eats more sugar than I should let him and goes to bed […]
When your child is sick (and it seems like they are always sick), you want to do anything you can to make them feel better quickly. But trying to get your kid to take medicine can usually result in tears (theirs OR yours), cough syrup on bedding and pyjamas, soggy pills on the floor, gagging […]
Teaching young kids responsibility is easier in theory than in practice. However, while raising responsible children takes some figuring out, it’s not impossible. So how do we raise our kids to take responsibility for their choices and their impact on the world? Here’s what you need to teach your kid about tasks, consequences, investing, accomplishments and […]
We talk a lot about baby proofing our houses to make them safe for our little ones – because it’s important and all precautions should be taken. But what about kid-proofing our houses to make cleaning easier? Sure – it’s not a safety factor but it is a sanity factor. With three kids and pets, […]
Whether it’s crowds, spiders or heights, everyone has something that they are afraid of. And for many children, that fear is of clowns. The proper name for extreme fear of clowns is coulrophobia and there’s nothing funny about it. For those who don’t suffer from it, clowns are seemingly harmless. This is why we often see […]
