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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Let’s talk about some simple, but important internet wellbeing tips for preteen girls (ages 9-12 years). My daughter, who’s 11, loves spending time online which I’m sure is no surprise to you! She doesn’t have her own iPhone yet, but she has an iPad. She has no social media accounts, but she spends time googling
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It would be impossible to find a little girl who isn’t excited about her birthday. After all, her birthday is that special day when she is the centre of attention, and for a little girl, it doesn’t get better than that! With all this in mind, I’ve created some birthday printables for little girls, to
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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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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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My daughter is currently happy at school and enjoying her friendships. There was a time though when this wasn’t the case. She had experienced ongoing bullying by a child at her previous school and it impacted her immensely. When it was at its worst, I’d find myself tearing up in private because I felt
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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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