Toughloveanswered: Desiree

I rule the roost like a boss!. So I cry people come running, I fall down and Mum’s almost got the ambulance at the doorstep, i...

There is always music in my house, from either the kids dancing around to tunes on the radio during dinner, my son practicing his ch...

Your Opinion – The right to privacy in a relationship

This week, we have Cathy taking on the tough 6 for you. This is what she had to say…

Bringing up my babies and constantly being at their beck and call, I would wistfully take comfort in the fact that as they got older...

I’m ready Mum..I’m ready. Set me loose into the world. So now that I’m getting on…like almost two, Mum and ...

Public display of affection - what do you think?

You can call me a bad mother, roll your eyes with disdain or cluck with exasperation at my following statement, I do not enjoy playi...

The pink ruffles from my tutu that Big Sister forced me to wear tickle my nose and I feel the itchiness of a ginormous, saliva spitt...

Ainsley and Dawn celebrate their 50th anniversary this year. It marks a momentous, joyful and historic event in their walk of life. ...

Lately Big Sister’s really been getting under my nerves. Some of Mummy’s friends had come over for a chin wag and all th...

As parents we are constantly under pressure to hold our children under extreme scrutiny and correct any faults that we see or find. ...

Who are the biggest heartbreakers? Read on.

As a parent our responsibilities to our children are clear cut, feed, clothe and house “said” child.

Mandy takes on this week’s tough 6 for the girls. Here’s what she had to say…

I’m nervous, scared, slight palpitations fleeting run across my heart and I’m slowly starting to find it hard to breathe...

In all the ten years that I have been a parent, I have learnt nothing when it comes to communicating with my children.

Couple of the week – Jehan Bastians and Neidra Williams

Parenting is in my opinion the most beautiful phenomenon that can happen to someone. I never had any lifetime plans of I’ll ge...

“It’s never too late to start” Mum goes. Mother dearest has got some notion about getting healthy and she wants al...

Michelle Herft and Jivan Goonetilleke are married and are parents too. Michelle is a teacher by profession and enjoys drama and the ...

So fellow baby peeps I’ve come across some information which is going to totally change your perspective on life forever.

I occasionally get aggrieved requests from my older readers who in despair, vex about their children’s parenting of their gran...

Today we have Sathya taking on some tough questions on behalf of all the girls. Here's her opinion on the matters of the heart. ...

Last weekend, on a lazy Sunday morning, my parents who live away from us dropped in to see the children.

Today we feature Indu Dharmasena, well known actor and dramatist who needs no introduction in the theatre arena and his beautiful wi...

So in all my 18 months of existence, I’ve always been mystified by this mere action called “talking”.

Dry throat, sweaty palms even down to an occasional nervous tick can all be symptomatic of my current state of self.

Gillian & Dumi married with 3 kids and co- founders of Miracle Hands Pvt Limited - Center for Early Childhood Education.