Parenting tweens is like stepping into a world of chaos, comedy, and unpredictability. Those magical years when your sweet little kids transform into opinionated, TikTok-obsessed, eye-rolling enigmas can test even the most patient parent. Add social media into the mix, and you’re not just raising kids -you’re managing tiny PR disasters who think “cringe” is […]
Alright, let’s talk about something that drives me absolutely crazy: resetting your kids’ sleep schedule when you can’t even get a decent night’s sleep to save your life. As a parent who deals with insomnia, I feel like the universe has played one big, cruel joke on me. How am I supposed to fix their […]
There’s something nobody warns you about when you become a parent: how damn often life will throw your plans out the window. You picture this perfect, shiny life. You’ve got your ideas on how family life should be – maybe it involves a partner by your side, a sense of balance, and a clear path […]
Let me hit you with some truth right out the gate: other people’s bullsh*t has absolutely, unequivocally, nothing to do with you. Zero. Zilch. Nada. Yet, here we are, so often caught in the drama, insecurities, and nonsense other people throw at us, like we somehow signed up to be their emotional punching bag. And […]
Today was a tough one. Our little guinea pig, Latte, passed away this morning. We only had him since July, but it’s wild how attached you can get to something so small in such a short time. He quickly became part of our routine – his little squeaks, his endless munching on veggies – and […]
Ok, so today was a tough one. I broke up with my partner of 20 months. Twenty months of daily conversations, texts, and shared moments, all gone just like that. We never met in person, but that doesn’t make the hurt any less real. It’s a virtual breakup, yes, but the heartbreak feels just as […]
Parenting is already a wild ride, but when you throw Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) – commonly known as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) – into the mix, life can feel like you’re holding on by the edge of your fingernails. Now, add single motherhood, dating, and long-distance relationships into the cocktail, and you’ve got a […]
Cooking in families can be a battlefield – not knives drawn, but definitely some overcooked broccoli and questionable pasta. My kids have made their preferences clear: mum’s cooking wins every time. As a single mum with my girls from Sunday afternoon to Friday afternoon, I can’t help but wonder – is it just familiarity, or […]
We all want our children to grow into resilient, confident adults, but building resilience in kids is often about walking a fine line. In today’s world of constant connectivity and over-scheduling, the concept of tough love might seem out of place. But let’s be clear—tough love isn’t about being harsh or punitive. It’s about building […]
Let’s face it, benign neglect parenting is trending in 2024 for a good reason. It’s about letting go a little while still caring deeply.. It’s not that you’ve thrown in the towel on raising well-rounded kids, it’s that you’re tired of being an on-call activities director 24/7. Enter “benign neglect”—the new parenting trend that tells […]
