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I think a lot of people underestimate stay at home mums. Some have one child or two but it’s a whole new ball game balancing five, it’s a skill and others brush it off or make you feel less than worthy if you struggle sometimes – Says Shell I’m Shell; I’m 34 and live in [...]
While I love my children with every breath in my body, there are days when I wonder why the hell I had them. Is it OK to dislike your kids? Yes of course it is. I adore my children, yet some days I admit I don’t like them very much. Now we mothers are tutted at [...]
Are routines needed in your family?Do you think they are just boring or do you find a routine too difficult to stick too? A few mums have read various posts I have written in regards to routines and questioned whether they really do work. I stand firm when I say that routines are beneficial to [...]
Introducing your kids to a new boyfriend can be difficult. My three eldest children were 4,5 and 9 when I introduced them to Matt. We had met online and had talked for 6 months before we arranged to meet up. I had sat the children down and explained that I had met someone. I think it worked [...]
Just under a year ago, I made the life changing move of going from a full time, have a job in the office and juggle home mum to a full time, stay at home ‘working’ mum. What is the difference you ask? Well, I shall have to define what I mean by each : As [...]
I like time-travelling…I do it a lot. I often choose a year and travel back to it. The only glitch is that it has to be within 24 years I have been on the planet and I have no power to change what has happened – but nonetheless – I love time-travelling. So I’m [...]
Matt and I have been together for 5 years, we have 3 children together and he is also step father to my 3 eldest children. When it comes to discipline we argue greatly, while he installs the basic discipline methods we use when it comes to more complex issues with the 3 [...]
Arguing and a negative environment are not great settings for kids, but it is so difficult to end a relationship and even harder when there are kids involved. What happens when mum and dad are just not getting on and no longer want to be together? Put aside the obvious reasons for [...]
Last Wednesday evening my thirteen year old daughter threw the major of all tantrums, quite a normal daily episode over this last year and yet again she screamed how she wanted to go live with her dad. I was tired, fed up of the constant arguing and after she screamed in my face [...]
We all know that once kids come into the picture, our lives change dramatically. What time used to be spent in the company of friends and family, vigorously pursuing career paths, or engaging in various personal pleasures is curtailed by sleepless nights, dirty diapers, and bill-paying worries. Assuming the role of a parent at first [...]
Homeschooling is a viable way to give your child the education he or she deserves. Whether you’re simply looking to provide your child with a tailor-made education or can’t afford the exclusive, private schools, homeschooling is the cheaper alternative. It isn’t cost-free, however. And seeing how you would rather lighten the burden on your wallet [...]
The first time you travel with your kids in tow you’ll realize it’s not just fun but also a huge amount of worry and strain. There’ll be special demands on your time and tolerance, especially infants and toddlers. Here are 15 tips to help you deal with various situations while keeping your kids safe. [...]
Many parents wonder about what is the right way to nurture their children. All parents intend to give their best efforts towards bringing their children up as complete individuals who can flourish in every field and taste every possible success. From the moment babies are born, every parent starts fretting about their bringing up [...]
This post is a guest post There are fun ways to incorporate physical activity into the daily life of your toddler. Taking a stroll in the fresh air and sunshine will expose your toddler to the benefits of Vitamin D. Just be sure to always use sun block to protect skin, both yours [...]
This post is an anonymous guest post* I am a mother of 2, a 30 month old boy and a 12week old girl. I have a qualification in childcare and development – that would mean I know everything and would find motherhood easy right? WRONG! I am really struggling with my boy. [...]
One of the questions I get most is How do you not get stressed during the festive period. How do I manage time? Time management can be difficult in any household, no matter how many children you have, there is always something that needs to be done and there never seems [...]
A mum on my Facebook mums group brought up quite an interesting question last night. Do you ever regret having your children when you did? While this mum loves and never regrets having her children, she does regret not having the career, the house, the finances she wishes she had. She now regrets not [...]
I volunteered to write a post on parenting pet peeves I have a long list so bear with me ladies!! 1- smoking with children in cars!! Arrrgh really really annoys me why?? Why do it!! We all know the risks and the dangers and yet people still do it but they wouldn’t smoke in [...]
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