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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
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
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
Horrible Post Written To Mums Who Shop At Kmart …
I came across an article online last night which was about a woman who had written a post in a Facebook group, about
My Husband Taught Our Daughter A Lesson & I’m Beyond Proud of Him
The other day when my husband took our kids out, they ended up at a local hardware store. This store (and many others like it)
The Lowdown: Pooping During Childbirth
One of my biggest fears heading into childbirth, was that I was going to poop myself. EEW GROSSE how embarrassing. I definitely did NOT want
Private Or Public? IDGAF
Private Or Public? IDGAF I recently saw Constance Hall’s post about how she said she was afraid about giving birth in a public hospital,
Nowhere On The Internet Is Safe For Our Kids
Nowhere On The Internet Is Safe For Our Kids This afternoon I was approached by Seven Sharp and asked to be interviewed about a news
Stop Saying Fathers Can’t Get Post-Natal Depression – Because You’re Wrong
I’ve seen it said more and more frequently online … “the Dad just needs to harden up“. or “Dad’s can’t get Post-Natal Depression – only
Why I’ve Banned The iPad During The Week
Why I’ve Banned The iPad During The Week Our children are 5, and 3, and we allow them to use an iPad at the
Days When I Just Don’t Cope
Days When I Just Don’t Cope GIVEAWAY BELOW You know those days: when you wake up thinking “YASS TODAY IS GOING TO BE GREAT”
Admitting You Have PND Doesn’t Mean You’re Weak – It Means You’re Strong
Admitting You Have PND Doesn’t Mean You’re Weak – It Means You’re Strong There’s never a right or wrong time to talk about depression;
My Friends Help Me Be A Better Parent
My Friends Help Me Be A Better Parent I don’t have a lot of super close friends. I never have, and never will –
School Trips & The Emotional Child
School Trips & The Emotional Child My 5 year old has always been an emotional child, which isn’t a bad thing; but can be
Halloween In New Zealand
As someone who did not grow up with Halloween, it’s fascinating (and concerning) to see my kids growing up wanting to partake in it. So
Dealing With A Homesick Child
Growing up, I got homesick; ridiculously homesick. Friends reading this will probably be nodding their head saying “yep” haha … As a very close family
I Can’t Read The News
I Can’t Read The News Now it’s not because I’m blind, but because every second news story seems to be about children being abused,
My Top 5 NZ Made Toys For Young Kids
My Top 5 NZ Made Toys For Young Kids One thing that I love to do, as a Human Being, is appreciate where I am
