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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Would you like to help develop your daughter’s confidence and self-esteem? If so, I have a fantastic range of free printable wall art that will make an ideal addition to your little girl’s bedroom. The designs in the range have a positive and uplifting message and will encourage her to pursue her passions. Teaching little
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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 have a preteen daughter that’s online regularly, it can be quite concerning because you know she’s vulnerable to predators and cyberbullying. Being proactive in ensuring her safety is very important. Parental Safety Measures My partner and I try to protect our daughter by regularly checking her iPad to see what she’s been watching,
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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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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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To me, reading is a privilege and a gift that just keeps on giving. Throughout my life, it’s helped me in so many ways – it’s shaped the person I am today because it’s from reading that my interest in writing and creating was born. This is why, if I could give my daughter one
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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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