Parenting a child with a rare genetic condition, and multiple complex neurodivergent challenges, can be an incredibly rewarding but also demanding experience. Each child is unique, and their specific needs and challenges may vary, but there are some common aspects. Here is my parenting journey on what it’s like being a special needs mum with […]
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This statement may sound a little strange to some, but here it goes… One of the most powerful and beneficial things you can do for your daughter is to make time to have regular family dinners. In our home we have a dinner time ritual. My daughter sets the table, I prep and cook, and
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When you’re a mum, it’s easy to get caught up in taking care of your family that you forget to take care of yourself. While you’re busy prioritising others, it’s important to remember that taking time out just for YOU isn’t selfish, it’s necessary for your well-being. In this blog post, I talk about why
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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 went through a tough time at school. She was the target of ongoing bullying by another student, and the impact on her was profound. I wanted to support her in every way I could, but I didn’t always know how. That’s when I began learning
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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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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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