Parenting Tips, Tricks, Anecdotes, Jokes and so much more!
Losing Yourself To Parenthood
© Can Stock Photo / mikeexpert Losing Yourself To Parenthood A Mum posted a question in my Parenting View Support Group saying that since becoming a
Things New Mums Need That Aren’t Baby Related
© Can Stock Photo / 4774344sean THINGS THAT NEW MUMS NEED THAT AREN’T BABY RELATED Reality is, when you become a Mother, you spend a lot
The Birthday Cake
© Maria Foy | Happy Mum Happy Child The Birthday Cake One thing I am not very good at, is being creative. And then from
Kid Friendly Cafes in Auckland
I personally don’t take my kids out to cafes, only because it’s way too much of a hassle; and I worry all the time that
My Netflix Suggestions
MY NETFLIX SUGGESTIONS So I am a part of the Netflix Streamteam – which means I get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Netflix and the up-coming shows.
I’m Not Really A Bad Mother
© Maria Foy | Happy Mum Happy Child I’M NOT REALLY A BAD MOTHER: AND NEITHER ARE YOU I read a blog the other day
How Often Should You Wash Your Kids’ Pyjamas?
This one time, I made a seemingly innocent statement, about how I only wash my kids pyjamas once a week (more if they are actually
Getting Your Kids To Take You Seriously
© Can Stock Photo / nastia1983 GETTING YOUR KIDS TO TAKE YOU SERIOUSLY One of the many things I struggle with as a parent, is getting
How I Feel About My Kid Starting School
© Can Stock Photo / tobkatrina How I Feel About My Kid Starting School 2017 marks the year my daughter will officially start at school.
Drinking After Kids
Drinking After Kids I don’t know about you, but I HATE having a hangover; and the older I get, the less I like it. So
6 Tips To Make Dinner Time Easy
© My Main Course 6 Tips To Make Dinner Time Easy Dinner time, or as most of us call it “The Witching Hour”, can be one
The Way Your Life Changes After Kids
© Can Stock Photo / koca777 The Way Your Life Changes After Kids Before I got married, people used to tell me (all the time)
Which Baby Formula Is The Best?
© Can Stock Photo / tycoon Which Baby Formula Is The Best? In a lot of forums on Facebook, I see Mum’s asking “which formula
Ways To Connect With Your Mum
© Netflix Ways To Connect With Your Mum Growing up, I loved my Mum, but I was “meh” about certain things my Mum did.
Surviving Summer
Surviving Summer SUMMER IS COMING; and just like on Game of Thrones (with Winter coming), Summer is going to be brutal. Think hot sunny days
How To Survive A Trip To The Supermarket With Kids
I have come across the ultimate tip when it comes to surviving a trip to the supermarket with kids … A trip to the supermarket,
Time To Yourself: A Guide For Busy Parents
One of the things I’m constantly reminded of as a parent, is how important it is to look after myself. “Maria you need to take
How To Get Your Partner To Help Out More
HOW TO GET YOUR PARTNER TO HELP OUT MORE Becoming a parent is something that throws everyone’s life into chaos. Nothing is ever the
That First Moment
© Maria Foy | Happy Mum Happy Child THAT FIRST MOMENT You know the one … you just pushed a baby out your vagina (or
Tips To Get Your Kids To Brush Their Teeth
© Can Stock Photo / websubstance TIPS TO GET YOUR KIDS TO BRUSH THEIR TEETH Brushing your toddler’s teeth can sometimes be a mission you just
