My Blog

This is where I spew the thoughts in my head, out into text that is hopefully in a readable format.

Maria | Happy Mum Happy Child

Alcohol & My Anxiety

After going to my the doctor to chat about my ongoing anxiety issues (I also have depression but never thought I had anxiety issues); if

The Truth About My Anxiety

——————————————- The Truth About My Anxiety Since sharing my first post about anxiety, I have been inundated with messages from people with their own stories

My Anxiety Is Skyrocketing

——————————————- Let’s be honest, I already run at a certain level of anxiety, but for some reason I get a lot more anxiety at this

What Got Me Through 2017

————————————– 2017 was a year of highs and lows. What got me through a lot of the time, other than my incredible family and friends,

Maria | Happy Mum Happy Child

I Suck At Playing With My Kids

I look around at other parents who really love getting down on their kids’ level and engaging in activities and imaginary play, and I think

Shade Needed For Playgrounds

———————————– Whether you think it’s controversial, or just me being silly; fact of the matter is when it’s hot outside, it’s almost impossible for our

I Cried A Lot During 2017

——————————– For our family, 2017 was an amazing year. It was my daughter’s first year at primary school, and my 3 year old boy started

Schools Don’t Do Prize Givings?!

————————————— My daughter’s school recently had their annual School Prize Giving, and she was fortunate enough to receive an award (the Manaakitanga Award for kindness,

What Happens When The Kids Go To School?!

—————————————- Now when I say “what happens when the kids go to school?”, I’m not talking about with us adults; I’m actually talking about the

Maria | Happy Mum Happy Child

Parents Who Cancel Christmas

I came across this article in The Sun, about a Brisbane Mum who “cancelled” Christmas because her kids were misbehaving. I also came across another

Those First Few Hours

————————————— I don’t have anything to compare this too, but just from what I’ve heard other’s say, my first child’s birth was relatively quick. After

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