It can be very hard to change your parenting habits when you were raised a certain way, and had particular phrases and reactions drilled into you as a child. It’s only natural to copy what you know, but is that always the best thing to do? I am putting a lot of effort in to learn… {read more}
9 Oldies but Goodies – Recommended Movies for Mamas
It’s Friday night and my body is aching from being up on my feet all day… make that all week. All three kids have gone to sleep and I am looking for something to take my mind away from all the worries from the day. Hubby is on evening shift so it’s just me and my trusty… {read more}
Volunteering at an Orphanage
Acts of Kindness by Real Families is a series of short interviews featuring stories about service to others. Whether big or small, planned out or spontaneous, hearing about any act of kindness can inspire us to give more to those around us. It’s fun to find new ways to show kindness in our communities, and I hope you will… {read more}
How to Explain Mindful Colouring to Kids
Colouring books are everywhere these days – not just for kids but for adults too. I was keen to introduce the practice of colouring as a relaxing weekend activity for my family but, although I was aware that the new colouring craze was somehow about mindfulness and stress-relief, I still couldn’t quite put it into… {read more}
Simple Living: A Wardrobe That Can Fit Into A Suitcase
Quite a few months ago, I posted about my goal to work on finding my style. Wow what a journey it has been. I know I’m not alone in struggling to get out of a style rut and figure out what looks best on me. It was hard! Besides allowing myself to discard items I had… {read more}
Starting Solids Stress Free
There is something special about watching your baby enjoy their first solid foods. Waiting to see their reaction to the new flavours and textures, interacting with them as they learn to chew and try to use a spoon… starting solids it is definitely a milestone to remember. All three of my babies have had different experiences… {read more}
Making Kindness Cards for Community Helpers
Acts of Kindness by Real Families is a series of short interviews featuring stories about service to others. Whether big or small, planned out or spontaneous, hearing about any act of kindness can inspire us to give more to those around us. It’s fun to find new ways to show kindness in our communities, and I hope you will… {read more}
Dear Daughter: Be True to Yourself
Dear Daughter, At almost nine months old, you are now crawling, pulling up to stand, waving, clapping and eating with your two front teeth. Your eyes are a mixture of dark blue and brown, and everyone says you look just like me. I’m not sure if it’s true or not, but when I compare baby… {read more}
