Lamaze Product Review
My 15 week old son, Dylan, and I were asked to do a review on four Lamaze toys. I am […]
December 2014
Teenage Slang and Language: A Guide to Understanding Teenagers
When trying to communicate with your daughter, it can sometimes seem as though she is speaking another language; full of
Raising Happy Teenagers: How Mindfulness and Meditation Practices Can Help Build Coping Skills for Life
Everyone wants their daughter to be happy. Yet, when girls start to focus on perfection and their body image, they
My Issues With Maternity Leave In South Africa
I have one month left at work until I have to go on maternity leave, I say have to because apparently I do not have a
I Am Not Fat… I’m Pregnant. 10 Things You Should Never Say To A Pregnant Woman
“Wow, you are getting HUGE!” “Oh, are you sure you’re not having twins?” “You’re only 24 weeks pregnant? How much
Healthier Holidays: A time For Learning
Holidays and Christmas are upon us, which means our kids are hit with a double whammy of loads of free
How to Work from Home with Kids
Thanks to the modern workforce, many employers allow some employees to work from home when circumstances exist, such as inclement
The Dummy Mummy
So is a pacifier good or bad? My answer to this is it depends. Let’s start with the good…. Dummies
The Birth of a Baby – What No One Really Tells You
When I first discovered that I was pregnant I went through the usual emotional reactions; excitement, fear, wonder, elation and
Dealing With Report Cards
I guess I was lucky at school to be one of those straight A students, as I can still remember
Redefining Christmas
I’m all for redefining this whole Christmas thing. I think that over the years what was once a holiday of
The Unintended Comparisons We Make As Mothers
We are always told not to compare kids to each other, but forget that the same applies to ourselves. We
Spit, snot and poo. Overcoming your fears
Let’s be honest. All babies do it and we knew for a fact that as dads we would have to
Introducing Shopkins
One of the worlds best loved collectible ranges aimed at girls, Shopkins, now launches in South Africa just in time
