‘Dear families, we just need to inform you that …’ When kindy sends me an email that starts with these words, my heart skips a beat and a feeling of dread washes over me. But I know I am not the only one. This is why and some of the thoughts I have before opening […]
You’ve read every book and trick under the sun about getting your baby to sleep. But when the time comes for you to slip into the land of nod yourself, a pat on the bum and a tissue swept across your face isn’t going to cut it (or is it?).
Have you heard about the birth order theory? It goes like this: Where kids are born within the family – first, second or third etc. – can have a far-reaching impact on their personality and future endeavours. Now, of course, there are MANY things which influence the people our kids become and what they chose […]
First thing in the morning can be trying at best. You’ve made them cereal but they don’t want that, they want cake. Meanwhile, you’ve decided to skip breakfast all together and just have a coffee. Well, here is an easy fix: a smoothie and pancake mix all in one from Aaron Harvie’s cookbook, A house husband’s guide: Our meal, […]