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Support for Parents
I speak a lot about my post-natal depression journey, and my emotions, so I thought I’d write this post listing the different avenues for mother’s,
Restaurant Sets Guidelines For Kids
A RESTAURANT IN AUCKLAND Sets Guidelines For Kids ———————————————– This morning I read an article in the NZ Herald about how an Auckland Restaurant
Today’s Live Chat
TODAY’s LIVE CHAT Is All About Our Emotions ——————————— Today’s live chat is going to be all about our emotions. Usually I ask my VIP Group (feel
Parenting Truths
PARENTING TRUTHS? ———————— I’ve written about this before. The Truths of Parenting. You can read it here. I’ve actually just started a video series
Dealing With The Bad Days
DEALING WITH THE BAD DAYS —————————– After I forgot to take my post-natal depression medication last night, I had quite a horrific day today.
Dealing With Immunisations
DEALING WITH IMMUNISATIONS ————————————– As a Mum I usually try to avoid talking about this topic openly, on any level, because I don’t want
Friday Favourites: The One With The Consequences
Friday Favourites: The One With The Consequences ——————————– Today’s Friday Favourites is all about consequences. I am a fair parent. I am also a
Stop Parent Shaming
STOP PARENT SHAMING Instagram.com ————————————— Over the past month or so (I don’t remember the exact timeline because I’m a Mum and time is
The Mum Smoothie
THE MUM SMOOTHIE —————————– I got sent this video through Facebook and just HAD to share it here. Also wanted to talk about all the
Playgroups & Playcentre
PLAYGROUPS & PLAYCENTRE ———————— The other day, I went live on my Happy Mum Happy Child Facebook page. Which basically means, I streamed live to
This Kids Drawing
This Kids Drawing ———————- I can’t wait until my kids draw stuff like this. If I’m honest, at the moment the funniest thing is
The Flatmate Situation
; THE FLATMATE SITUATION —————————— Last night, on my Happy Mum Happy Child Facebook page, I posted about how my husband and I sometimes feel
Nap Time
NAP TIME ————————– My kids have never been long sleepers during the night, but they more than make up for it when it comes
Pointlessly Gendered Children’s Toys
17 Pointlessly Gendered Children’s Toys ————————— I stumbled across the above link for pointlessly gendered children’s toys and felt the need to comment.
Dealing With Crowds
DEALING WITH CROWDS I hate crowds. BIG TIME. Yet, I am in this Catch 22 situation with my kids – I don’t get to to
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – New Zealand Edition
MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS – NEW ZEALAND EDITION Image courtesy of Custom Keepsakes These Mother’s Day gift ideas are all from New Zealand
Why I Wake Up Early
MARIA | HAPPY MUM HAPPY CHILD Why I Wake Up Early I get asked A LOT on Snapchat (happymumnz) about why I get up so
My Kids Are Early Risers
MARIA | HAPPY MUM HAPPY CHILD MY KIDS ARE EARLY RISERS I wrote this post, about my kids being early risers, about six months ago.
I Swear I’m Not A Bad Parent
I SWEAR I’M NOT A BAD PARENT Honest! I swear I’m not a bad parent! But sometimes I wonder what people think haha …
Brilliant Products for Toddlers – NZ Edition
Brilliant Products for Toddlers Check out these brilliant products, which are perfect for toddlers. These game-changing toys and products are from New Zealand businesses
