The Decline of Sharenting: Protecting Your Child's Privacy Online As parents, we share our lives online with friends, family, and the world. But the term 'sharenting'—the practice of sharing photos and personal details of our children on social media—has become a growing concern. The decline of sharenting is being driven by parents realising the potential risks…

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…

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…

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),…

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…

Let’s face it—summer hits, school’s out, and suddenly the screens become a lifeline. But how much screen time is too much? In 2024, we’re all stuck in the same damn struggle: keep the kids entertained without turning them into zombies. The 2024 "Guidelines" (That We All Ignore) The experts say kids aged 6 and up…

It’s July, and even though we’re all soaking up the summer, the back-to-school panic is sneaking in. If you’re tired of the usual mad rush and want to avoid the last-minute sh*tshow, now’s the time to get on it. And no, we’re not doing it the “Pinterest-perfect” way—just the way that actually works. 2024 School…