Parenting
Smothering isn't Mothering!
According to the experts too much of “Mother” is never a good thing for a child. As you can see the operative word used here is Mother,
Too Much Sugar!
So it looks like everyone's got an agenda these days....and each one's plan for the people is the best and what's going to save this na
Please take a nap!
I'd give my hind teeth for a well deserved nap, but one of the hazards of being a parent is that comfortable sleep of any kind will definitely
Babysitting the babysitter!
Hmm..the parents are up to something, I get a whiff of Chanel no 5 in the air, oh my goodness Mother's going somewhere without me. WHY?!
Summer of learning!
The summer holidays have descended on our household in full ferocity! Initially I myself am caught up in the excitement of it all, no more
Mummy Travels: Mackly Kids
According to the experts, “sleep” is very important for any growing child and it is recommended that small children get roughly about 1
Unwelcome Nightly Interruptions
For new parents, the long stretch of the dark night awaits them, intermittent sounds of the chirping crickets meets the loud wails of a
The Rise of the Genius
Another birthday looms and I am feeling reminiscent. The two's have really been a turning point in my life. As I think back I have
Surviving the TWEEN years!
I live with a tween. A girl --- the most savage of the tweenkind. What is a tween you ask in perplexation? A “Tween” is not a new human
Surviving The Exam Season!
Unfortunately it's that time of the year again. Parents along with their children, hang their heads in utter misery at the impending task that
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Mummy's Makeup
The need in me to explore is strong, after all I am an inquisitive toddler and Mummy dearest have you never heard the phrase, just let them
The Beauty of Child's Play!
In my busy harried state of a million chores and other nonsensical responsibilities, my two younger children, 5 and 2 years of age, presented
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Mummy Travels: Wood 4 Kidz
There is a certain quaint charm that attracts me to wooden toys. The modern brightly coloured, Disney themed plastic play gadgets offers
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Dad Bods vs Baby Bods
Okay I've been thinking really hard about this latest revelation that I have overheard in my playpen for one. Well it all went down like this,
Bad Parenting
The parent to child relationship goes through many twists and turns, and eventually, in some cases it ends up being strained and difficult
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Arty Crafty Mother's Day!
Holy smokes!.. What time is it!!! I woke up in a daze. It's the weekend and I need to beat the rooster before it's morning crow. The rooste
Children and Appreciation
Parenting indeed is the most difficult vocation to find oneself in. You tirelessly do all for your children, only for them to turn around and say
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Becoming A Father
With Mother's Day around the corner, everywhere you look there will be promotions to celebrate all mothers. Yes indeed one must celebrate
Mummy Travels: Studio Stitch
I was lucky to be part of a generation that regarded the lost art of “stitching” as a popular pastime for any child to learn and enjoy.
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Profiteroles over cake!
I'm so excited and I just can't hide!.. Okay to be honest dear listeners I'm not really sure why I have to be excited but the Big Siste
Stranger Danger
With the recent Avurudu holidays, parents and children were out in public enjoying the beach, tourist attractions and so forth, in that time of
“Strong” is the new beautiful!
The other day my older children, were fooling around with the weighing scale at home, after weighing themselves my son who is nine
Get Excited! It’s Sugar Season!
I’m so excited I feel like hopping like a little Easter bunny. Mother dearest probably guessed my thoughts because she’s decided to dre
Mummy Travels: The Art Loft
My children love being creative, they enjoy drawing, cutting, pasting, painting and bringing a work of art together. It is definitely a cathartic
Rewards For The Child
Everyone has heard of the age old adage “ Spare the rod and spoil the child”. Is that always the case one must ask? If you look back at
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Abandoned Child of the Weekend
Well honestly dear readers it’s been awhile and I’m afraid a lot has happened. At the moment you find me in dire straits, not a good po
Mummy Travels: The SaucyChinn
My five year recently had an activity day at school where she had to bring in the required ingredients and make her own vegetable sandwich. As I me
These boots are made for walking!
Legs don't fail me now, I'm on the run. These funny appendages that allow me the freedom to quickly evacuate myself from t
You CAN stop the yelling!
As a mother, my children are my main priority and I am always wondering how I can be a better parent. What extra little bit or whi
Parenting Styles
In the middle of one of my 'mummy rants' in which I was admonishing my ten year old on her ability to waste time in front of the T.V rather
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