Defiant, strong-willed, persistent, LOUD. Parenting a spirited child can be a bit like looking after a wild animal. It’s head-spinning and frustrating, but it’s also pretty entertaining. Below, some of the classic signs you’ve got a kid with spirit. 1. They will never ever give up. Like ever. The spirited child is the one stepping out the door with […]
I have a pretty bog standard name. Penelope. In fact, you wouldn’t think it would ever require any spelling out or repetitions when I first meet people. But for some reason, I have a lot of trouble getting my name across. I don’t know if it’s because I mumble, or if it’s the ‘P’ at […]
We’re not going to lie. We think mums are awesome, but there are some things that are best left in the hands of aunties. Aunties are the great untapped resource of the modern world. If you have a sister (or if your mum has a sister) you might want to think about calling in the […]
Even the most easy-going children can struggle when their status as an only child changes to big brother or sister. No longer being the sole focus of mum and dad can be difficult to accept and then there are all the other changes that can threaten to derail any hope of a harmonious homecoming for baby.