Tag Archives: chores

How young should you encourage children to start household chores? As parents we constantly look to others, fellow parents and experts alike, to confirm that we’re ‘doing it right’. Nutrition, milestones, health, schooling, extra-curricular activities – how much, when, and… Continue Reading >

Winter School holidays are coming and you may be wondering how to keep children busy during school break. Either you took some days off, too, or you have to work while your kids are at home. I’m bringing you a… Continue Reading >

The job of parents, apart from care, love, education, food and security, is to ensure their child develops into an independent adult capable of managing their life. Most of our children are very capable at undertaking age-appropriate tasks and generally… Continue Reading >

One of the challenges we all face as parents is that as our kids get older, having them help out around the house can become an ever-increasing challenge. Between cries of I’m tired or I’m too busy, to I forgot… Continue Reading >

By Sally Kellett For many of us, the term ‘mindfulness’ conjures images of fluffy pillows, scented candles, and a group of people sitting cross-legged and chanting ‘ommm’. However, most mums simply don’t have the time for this type of practice… Continue Reading >

For centuries women have had to tackle the myths surrounding motherhood. From the Madonna figure sacrificing everything for the child to the dutiful housewife juggling chores, mothers have always been expected to put themselves last. But in 2019 it’s about… Continue Reading >

I took my 2 boys to the beach yesterday about an hour away, and just wanted to move there as it was so tranquil… escape the reality of city life… ahhhh! Who else does this when they go somewhere nice?… Continue Reading >

As parents, its inevitable there will come a day when our children will move out and begin to lead their own lives, although the thought of it now has been sick to my stomach! When it does happen though, I… Continue Reading >

Behaving and treating others with politeness and respect is how one show good manners. Children will not know how to behave properly unless they have been treated the same. Parents will also need to teach and guide them on how… Continue Reading >