Parenting
Mistreatment Of Our Young
Although a seven seas away from our paradise isle, parental mistreatment of children, seem to be a global phenomenon than just a domestic issue. If it
The Effect Of A Heavy Backpack On Your Child
The Backpack is indeed a better option for when worn correctly the weight of the backpack is evenly distributed on the most strongest muscles of the b
Don’t Forget Slyvia!
Slyvia, is not the household cat or hamster, she is neither my daughter’s stuffed doll or animal, she is in fact her new imaginary friend. This week
Ageism Or Elder Age Syndrome
Is it a coincidence that October 1 was declared both the International Children’s Day as well as the International Older Persons’ Day? No one will
There’s Nothing Smart About TV
I hold my hands up with shame, I am guilty and there’s no amount of reasoning or explaining on my part to alleviate my guilty situation. I let my ch
6 Battles Of A Modern Mother
Being a mother was always hard. Being a great mother was always almost impossible. And being a great mother in the modern world, with all its high exp
A Dressing Down For The Dress Code!
The idea to implement a dress code for mums has caused quite a buzz. In fact this is nothing new mothers of children attending national schools have b
The Funny Game of Parenting
This curious game of parenting we find ourselves in, can be both mind boggling and exceedingly fulfilling. As a parent we can never get it right and o
Patched On Mummy Travels
Patched, the brainchild of enigmatic motherdaughter duo, Nazooha Fazal and Shabiya Ali Ahlam, is a curiosity within itself. An online patchwork boutiq
The Tragic Drama Of The School Lunchbox
With the kids back in schools at full swing, I am faced with my usual tragedy every morning.. what to put in their lunchboxes? Resisting the urge to s
The Easy Ride Back To School
You have survived what you initially thought might be impossible.. at least I thought so, the summer holidays. Dear readers, you must be sympathetic t
Lessons Of The Summer
Summer holidays started quite early for my lovely brood of four. We have, so far, spent fifty days in a summer glow bliss. Wait, I retract that absolu
Impressions By Sigma Three Solutions
Not sure what to do for your child’s birthday? Well, there’s no need to fret anymore for party planners are a plentifold in the city of Colombo. O
Don’t Mess With A Baby
I think I just peeed in my diaper. It’s Mummy dearest, she’s just killing me with these jokes of hers. Oh boy there she goes again, she could be a
The Simple White Sock
This is the story of a sock. A plain white ordinary one - no stripes, no colour and not even a bit of a frill to excite the viewer. I would say non-ge
Holiday Factory
The long days of summer holidays though quite inviting on busy school days can prove to be disastrous if not meticulously organized and filled with ac
If I was YOU, I’d wanna be me TOO!
If I was you I’d wanna be me to, I’d wanna be me too.... hey guess what?!... I’ve found my own theme song. This little catchy tune should be pla
A Team Player
Sitting knee deep in half drunk Milos’, the umpire’s whistle blaring in my ears, the rise and fall of the spectator’s cheers resonating within t
Family Guinea Pig
As you must have figured out by now even at twenty-four months and a quarter I am singularly the cleverer child out of the two
Raising Equals
Having three girls at home, my husband does occasionally get the sympathetic pat on the back that says
New Day, New Parent
As parents we are constantly under pressure to hold our children under extreme scrutiny and correct any faults that we see or find.
Being a new father
Parenting is a very daunting task indeed, of course as babies are born and new parents are unveiled, everyone's first thoughts are
Looking for an adventure!
Legs don’t fail me now, I’m on the run. These funny appendages that allow me the freedom to quickly evacuate myself from tricky
Exams!
Exams during childhood are a necessary evil. They are the only substantial way of assessing whether your child is progressing in a
KidsIgnite
This week on “Mummy Travels”, I came across an after school club like no other! In this modern day and age technology is
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. I’ve got m
Student Parents..
Becoming a parent is the single most important decision you will ever make in your life. Whether you go on to make millions, save
Raising the “RIGHT” Parent
I am a worrier. I am a Parent. In my defense before I had kids my worries teetered upon whether I should do my nails in “red” or
It's Party Time!
The house is in a state of anticipation. Just Dad is in a corner attempting to blow balloons which Big Sister keeps popping, just great
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