21 Jan, 2025

Parenting Tweens: Surviving Drama, Social Media, and Sass

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 […]

4 mins read

Parenting with EUPD (Borderline): The Rollercoaster Ride of Life, Love, and Long-Distance Chaos

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 […]

5 mins read

Benign Neglect: Why Letting Your Kids Be Bored Might Just Make You Mum of the Year

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 […]

6 mins read

Luteal Phase Rage: When People Piss Me Off, I Want to Do Nothing, and Why Men Need to Understand It Too

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 […]

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When Your Kid Wants to Be Called Something Ridiculous: Do You Stand Your Ground or Give In?

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), […]

4 mins read

How to Survive the Back-to-School Chaos Without Losing Your Mind

Let’s talk about it, mums: the back-to-school chaos is real. You think you’re ready, shoes are bought, uniforms are ironed, and school lunches are prepped. But then, bam! The morning comes, and it feels like the universe is actively working against you. Sound familiar? Here’s the brutal truth: getting the kids out the door in […]

4 mins read