How to Stop Children from being Materialistic

Nowadays, children tend to be fond of gadgets (tablets and smartphones) and sophisticated toys that are mostly advertised on the internet, from social media to the web ads. Or simply, children want things because others have them. They notice that… Continue Reading >

Postpartum Fluffy Tummies

Postpartum bodies. It’s such an emotive topic in my mind. 19 weeks ago today I gave birth to my third son. I gained 12kgs when pregnant- my smallest amount for a pregnancy- and lost 10kgs within a fortnight. Job well… Continue Reading >

Top 10 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before Becoming A Parent

1. You’re taking hot coffee for granted Your days of extra hot espresso are gone. Welcome, the new-you, who frequents room temperature instant Moccona with a “just pretend it’s an iced coffee” mentality. 2. Cherish uninterrupted conversations Well, let’s just….PUT… Continue Reading >

Raising Healthy Happy Kids: Why Laughter is Important

Ask any mum, dad, grandparent, uncle, aunt, step mum, step dad or second cousin once removed what they want for their kids. The universal answer: they want their kids to be happy, and healthy. But how do we do that?… Continue Reading >

The Giving Games

WORDS Kate Symons ’Tis the season to be jolly, but the spirit of giving at Christmas can get lost in the spirit of ‘expanding our wish list’. This festive season, we celebrate the kids whose number one wish is to… Continue Reading >