Let’s talk about the behaviours of tween girls. I’m in the throes of raising one and it’s challenging, to say the least! Only last year, I had a little girl who was bubbly and chatty. She would wake up with a smile on her face, and there was nothing she loved more than receiving hugs […]
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Lately, I’ve noticed my daughter not valuing or being grateful for the things that she has. Her focus is more on the things she wants, and they are usually things that her school friends have. This is not unusual for a young child. But even so, I know this is where I now need to
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One of the best things you can do for yourself to reduce stress is to get organised. When you’re organised, you feel in control of your day and when you’re in control, you feel positive and confident. Using planners and lists is a fantastic way to stay on top of things. In one of my
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A mother’s typical day is challenging, but by making some changes to the way we do things, our days can run a lot smoother. Here are my 11 tips for mums to reduce daily stress. I follow all of these and I promise you they work! 1. Live by structure and routine Yes, it sounds
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My daughter recently had her first sleepover. As you can imagine, leading up to it, she was super excited. So excited that she had her bag packed days earlier. I can’t say I shared her enthusiasm; in fact, I was nervous about it. Nervous enough to do some research into what parents need to know
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Mums are amazing! In a single day, the average mum will perform the role of many. She’ll be a cook, cleaner, chauffeur, teacher, bookkeeper, waitress, event organiser, counsellor, hairdresser, tutor, dog walker… you get the drift. We can’t make all our responsibilities disappear, but we can do something to ease our daily stresses and reduce
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When my daughter was in Years 2 and 3, she experienced ongoing bullying from a student, which had a significant impact on her. When the bullying was at its worst, I’d find myself tearing up in private because I felt so deeply for what my daughter was going through. It’s then that I decided to
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Before I became a mum, I thought I knew what kind of parent I’d be. I’d spend time daydreaming about all the lovely playtime I’d share with my child. I’d imagine us giggling and having so much fun together. Then my daughter came along, the “Brady Bunch” daydreaming stopped and reality kicked in. I quickly
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I’m an avid reader and have loved to read since I was a teenager. You’ll always find a book (or two) on my bedside table. Throughout my life, reading has helped me in so many ways. Not only has it educated me, but it’s also allowed me to forget my troubles. When I read, I’m
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Here is a great quote about motherhood by author and blogger Gretchen Rubin. “The days are long, but the years are short”. How true this is. Every day is long, busy, and tiring. Yet the years pass us by so quickly. Our daughters are growing up so fast. With that in mind, here are 13
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