• 08 July 2014
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Hostess with the Mostess

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 spitting sneeze comi

  • 07 July 2014
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Ainsley and Dawn

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

  • 01 July 2014
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Babies at War

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

  • 01 July 2014
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A relationship that WORKS

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

  • 30 June 2014
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The biggest heart-breakers?

Who are the biggest heartbreakers? Read on.

  • 24 June 2014
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The art of lost RESPECT

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

  • 23 June 2014
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Tough Love Answered: Mandy

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

  • 17 June 2014
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I need Mummy, NOW!

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

  • 17 June 2014
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Communicating Successfully

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

  • 16 June 2014
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Jehan & Neidra

Couple of the week – Jehan Bastians and Neidra Williams

  • 10 June 2014
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Parenting Out Of The Box

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

  • 10 June 2014
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Let's Get Physical

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

  • 09 June 2014
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Michelle & Jivan

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

  • 03 June 2014
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My parents are not perfect..?

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

  • 03 June 2014
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Nobody's Right Except Children

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

  • 02 June 2014
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Tough Love Answered: Sathya

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.

  • 27 May 2014
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Save Children From Machines

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

  • 26 May 2014
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Indu & Sanwada

Today we feature Indu Dharmasena, well known actor and dramatist who needs no introduction in the theatre arena and his beautiful wife Sanwada as o

  • 20 May 2014
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Cracked The Code

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

  • 20 May 2014
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Parental Nightmare - Final Exams

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

  • 19 May 2014
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Gillian & Dumi

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

  • 13 May 2014
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Champagne and Diapers

The table heaves with steaming dishes of yellow rice, delectable looking roast chicken and side dishes of an innumerable number, those fried potato

  • 13 May 2014
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Bathing Woes

I don’t know how it happened or when it happened..but my youngest has decided she just does not like having a bath.

  • 06 May 2014
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Today we rested

Being a parent is the toughest job I have ever had.

  • 29 April 2014
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I Woke Up Flawless

“I woke up like this, I woke up like this..FLAWLESS, ladies tell ‘em, I look so good tonight.

  • 29 April 2014
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Sleep Tight!

When it comes to my eldest child, “sleep” is a very difficult affair.

  • 22 April 2014
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Binky Boy

The times are hard, we prepare for battle once again.

  • 22 April 2014
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How to deal with a thumb sucker

Thumb suckers are a notoriously difficult group of people.

  • 15 April 2014
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Sky's the Limit

Lately I’ve been reading the news and all I see in the headlines is about George.

  • 15 April 2014
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The “Rot” on the sweet stuff

Quite recently, being the New Year holidays, my family and I took a much needed holiday.