From Grade Four right through to Year 12, daily bullying tainted my school life. I was a kid who loved school: as a self-confessed nerd, I really enjoyed learning. It was the schoolyard that I came to hate – I very often took refuge in the library. (Bullies never seem to spend time in libraries.) […]
Before kids, I was a big music festival fan. I loved the camping, the back-to-back bands and the whole escape from the mundane city hustle-bustle. Although I’ll never forget the portaloo toilet stink at Glastonbury. These days I don’t get out to concerts much, let alone full-on music festivals. Despite missing that whole band atmosphere, […]
US mum Amber Rojas was mum to four kids and expecting her fifth, when she delivered an amazing little surprise.
It’s quite a milestone when your child has their first play date – suddenly they’re not a baby anymore and have actual friends! Completely new territory for you and them, so it’s perfectly normal to be a bit anxious or unsure about the finer details. Here’s what all parents think about – plus some handy […]