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Teaching Kids About Strangers
At this stage my kids are 3 and 5. If someone says hi to them, when they’re with me, then I naturally encourage them to
Flight Attendant Is Someone We All Need In Our Lives
Flight Attendant Is Someone We All Need In Our Lives Imagine this, you’re sitting at the airport waiting to get on a flight and you
Top 20 Disney Movies on Netflix
Top 20 Disney Movies on Netflix As you guys know, I’m on the Netflix Streamteam – this means I get some special previews on
Kids & Kissing
Kids & Kissing There’s a lot of controversy around the whole “should parents kiss their kids on the lips” and all that jazz. When
Sugar Sugar Everywhere …
SUGAR SUGAR EVERYWHERE … Sugar, sugar, everywhere; but nobody’s allowed to eat it. What’s up with that? Why aren’t we allowed to say “I
The Lowdown: The Way We Do Things
We all do things differently in life, and parenting is no exception. I’m one of those people who find’s it fascinating what other’s do. I
The Lowdown: Snacks
Kids are like Hobbits – they require snacks. LOTS of snacks. Breakfast, Second Breakfast. Morning Tea, Elevenses, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Dessert, Supper … the
Things People Never Tell You About Parenthood
Things People Never Tell You About Parenthood Well actually the title is a bit misleading, because by now you’ve probably read a million of
Things I Don’t Give A Sh*t About As A Mum
——————————————————– Completely and utterly inspired by Scary Mommy’s “8 Things I Don’t Give A Sh*t About As A Parent”. I didn’t agree with everything on
Today I Became The Shouty Mum
Today I Became The Shouty Mum 3pm and children are finishing school; they’re tired and emotions are high. My children, especially my girl, are
Activities With Kids: The Reality
Activities With Kids: The Reality Picture this: it’s raining. You have a young child and you’re at your wits end as to what to do
Our Grocery Bill
I get asked a lot “how much do you spend on groceries?”, and “what do you buy in your weekly shop?”. Well finally I sat
Five Going On 15
FIVE GOING ON 15 I don’t really know how to explain it, but I would imagine whatever is about to come in my kids’ teenage
The Lowdown: Cloth Nappies
Did you know we predominantly used cloth nappies? Some of you might have realised this, especially when you saw my laundry and it was 90% inserts
Dealing With Kids When They’re Being Jerks
Dealing With Kids When They’re Being Jerks Kids are the best and worst thing in the world, and sometimes at the exact same time. They
The Lowdown: Disposal of Poo
Today a chat came up in my Parenting View Facebook group about the disposal of nappies – specifically the disposal of poo. Most of you don’t
The Newborn Phase Almost Killed Me
© Can Stock Photo / kadmy The Newborn Phase Almost Killed Me I wasn’t prepared for it; not in a million years The newborn phase
Parenting Truth: Mufti Days
© Can Stock Photo / yayayoyo Parenting Truth: Mufti Days Do you know what scares the shit out of me? Mufti days. Yep. Those one or
Realistic Valentine’s Day Gifts For Parents
Realistic Valentine’s Day Gifts For Parents Valentine’s Day in New Zealand and Australia isn’t as big a deal as it is in America; and I know
The Lunch Box Review
Finding a lunch box that suits your requirements can be difficult, especially if you’re looking on the internet. Knowing whether or not it’s worth spending
