Dear Daughter, You are nearly a month old. Where does the time go? It feels like only a few days ago I was longing to meet you and to hold you in my arms. Now that you are here, I cannot imagine life without you. Over the past few weeks I have experienced a range of emotions… {read more}
Parenting
Building Family Unity with a New Baby in the House
Adding a new family member is a big change for everyone at home. Instead of only addressing the “problems” that come up, it can also be useful to focus on building unity. It seems obvious that older siblings might crave more attention when a new baby is born, however after being awake all night, feeling groggy… {read more}
How to Teach Helpfulness to Young Children
We all want our kids to be helpful, right? Not only is it great when children take initiative to help around the house, but how heartwarming it is to see them helping others on the playground, at school, and in the neighbourhood… without prompting. Here are some thoughts from several mothers about how to teach… {read more}
Back to School Checklist: 10 Easy Steps
Brought to you by Nuffnang and Clarks Australia. Getting ready for school to start can be a bit overwhelming. With all the various emotions and practical details rolling around, I have found it helpful to map out what exactly I need to do in order to make it the best experience for everyone in our… {read more}
Dear Daughter: Your Journey Has Begun
Dear Daughter, Your journey in this world began five days ago. I can honestly say that the pain and exhaustion from the pregnancy, the birth and the after-birth has been completely worth it. I would do it all a million times over to have you as my baby – just as you are. You are… {read more}
How to Make Lunchbox Packing Fun and Easy
Last year was my first year of preparing lunch boxes. I have found that making it fun has been essential for me to stay positive on the job. After all, finding joy in daily work always makes the day go better, right? One of the best things to help with this has been to connect with other mothers… {read more}
How to Teach Empathy to Young Children
Empathy is one of the foundation character traits we want children to develop in order to care for and get along with others. Here are some thoughts from mothers about how to teach this important virtue: “Empathy is something we model by respecting the feelings of every member of our family. Even the feelings we… {read more}
Reaching Out for Help After You Have A New Baby
It can be isolating after giving birth to a baby. Not only are new mothers sometimes too tired to venture out as much as before but if their newborn doesn’t enjoy car rides, they may feel stranded at home. Regular “new baby” complaints include feeling lonely, being behind on the housework, being low on groceries, feeling utterly exhausted, and/or super emotional… {read more}
