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 […]
If there’s one thing I wish I’d known sooner, it’s how to stop working against my body and start working with it—specifically when it comes to my menstrual cycle. As busy mums, we’re always juggling—whether it’s kids, work, chores, or just trying to keep our sanity intact. The reality is, our energy levels, mood, and […]
Ah, yes, the luteal phase – that lovely stretch of time right before your period starts, when the universe conspires to test just how far your patience can stretch. Spoiler: not very far. The luteal phase is the final phase of the menstrual cycle and can last 10 to 14 days. If you’re anything like […]
The kids are finally at their dad’s for the weekend, and the house is blissfully quiet. No one shouting “Muuuum,” no snack requests, no toys scattered everywhere—just me, my laptop, and the sweet, sweet silence. I’d promised myself I’d relax with a bubble bath or maybe binge-watch something, but instead, I fell into my newest […]
Let me tell you, last night was one of those nights. You know the ones I’m talking about – where you’re up all night, shuffling between kids who, for whatever reason, have decided that sleep is overrated. Between bizarre demands, strange bed companions, and not being allowed to sleep on my side, I’m running on […]
Parenting throws curveballs at us constantly, but some challenges leave you scratching your head, like when your kid suddenly decides they want to be called something you find absolutely ridiculous. Maybe it’s a nickname, a character name, or just something completely off the wall. You know the one – “Captain Mega-Chicken,” or “Fluffytail” (yes, seriously), […]
If you’re a busy mum trying to juggle kids, work, and everything else life throws at you, let me introduce you to a must-have that’s been making waves: the Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler. This stylish, durable, and eco-friendly water bottle is taking Amazon by storm—and for good reason. With a 40oz capacity, this tumbler […]
Sleep. It’s something all parents talk about – how much, how little, and when. If you’ve got kids in mainstream school, there’s no getting around the early wake-ups. But if, like me, you’re a homeschooling mum, you get to play by your own rules. My daughters are 9 and 11, and let me tell you […]
