The word “real” never had any significant impact on my life until I became a stepmom 17 years ago. It was then when the word actually became a label and part of the native language of the typical blended family. Questions like: Is that your real mom? Do you live with...
If you are looking for an engaging family activity that can be done throughout the year, consider corralling your kids into the kitchen. When my sons were preschoolers, I introduced them to some easy recipes. As they grew older and their attention spans increased,...
As a Working Mum I am sure I am not the only one who wonders where her brain has gone from time to time. This week it seems mine has packed its bag and taken leave without notice so what do you do when your brain take a holiday??? 1. Take a step back - this is your...
Going back to work as a Mum can be exciting and daunting all at the same time as you get to recreate your work identity, but at the same time the Mummy instincts kick in and leaving your child becomes one of the scariest experiences of your life. So what do you do?...
Create some 5 minute 'My'-time One of the hardest things when juggling work, business and family is making time for you. As a Mummy you are often putting kids, hubby and business before your needs, and if a friend in need calls, you will go and help them too! Which...
Parents play a big role in getting their teenagers ready for the end of high school, so they need to know the key steps to getting them motivated. Australian Teenage Expo co-founder and youth expert Sacha Kaluri said we as parents need to be aware that teens can lose...
I’ve finished school, now what… The end of a school career is a stressful time for a parent. Even more than for their children sometimes! First, they are very nervous about whether their children will receive their school certificate, then they worry about the higher...
Being pregnant isn't easy! Many expecting mothers find themselves frustrated by the changes their body undergoes. Aside from the obvious challenges that come with a growing stomach, hormones across the body run wild and cause a seemingly unlimited number of annoying...
This is a question I pondered today as my husband and I sit over our computers, run in and out of the house and try and meet all the deadlines. Scheduled into my day is time for my child, time to work, time to cook and time to clean but what about me time.... It...
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