We’ve already sweated through some scorchers in recent weeks and, personally, I am relieved not to be at the business end of my pregnancy this summer. When my son was born almost four years ago, I remember struggling through 40 plus degree days in Sydney with painfully swollen feet and aching cankles. Yes, cankles! I am just past the […]
Labour. A word so powerful that it can make women subconsciously clench their legs together. An experience that is almost universally acknowledged as challenging.
It’s the time of year when many parents are coming to terms with their child starting Big Kiddy School: a significant life chapter of milestones, friendships, ever-growing limbs – and stinky lunch boxes. But while pencils may be sharpened and uniforms labelled, school preparedness also involves considering other factors and potential issues that school life […]
To my little love, I know if you were reading this you’d loudly object to me calling you little. “I’m a BIG kid,” you’d declare. But the truth is, you’ll always be my little one. Your first day of school is here and you’re so excited. Your new uniform – bought to fit you through […]