What are the baby essentials I need to prepare for my little one’s arrival? First-time mums can find it confusing to work out precisely what they need to be ready when the baby makes its appearance into the world in between mulling over whether or not you’re ready to be a parent. Fear, Fret, and …
Interviewer: Abbey McKenna Written as told to me by Beth I am a Mother that was sexually abused by her cousin during her childhood and was then continuously bullied by him during my adulthood in a sickening game of power. But having children changed all of that. Finally, I stepped out of being a victim, …
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Grandparents can be amazing and very helpful when it comes to raising a child. Most parents are grateful for the input, contribution and free babysitting that some grandparents offer. Some parents get landed with the Grandparents from hell and others may sit somewhere in between. Let’s get one thing straight. As the parent of your …
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How do you celebrate your mum’s special day? If you are a mother, do you celebrate yourself? How? Why should you celebrate yourself? What are the ways to make mothers day this year EXTRA SPECIAL? Here are several easy and original ideas to help you give thanks to the woman who grew you and gave …
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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jTK9uQeKn0&w=560&h=315] How can we tell when we have toxic grandparents in the family? Many parents allow their parents to play an active role in what would be considered ‘raising’ or ‘supporting’ the raising of their children. Some grandparents even have short-term careers taking care of grandchildren as parents need some time for themselves. It …
Date Night. What on earth is that? I hear you ask… Well, there are some not so mythical moms, dads, and partners, who have not so mythical date nights. I am not lying. They are dedicated enough to each other to find the time to connect, have fun, plan, and romance! Okay, Okay. I will …
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel What do I need to know, what questions do I ask, How do I work out what kind of babysitter I want? There will be a time in almost every parent’s life when they have to hand their beautiful child/ren over to a babysitter. Whether this is a once off, …
My blended family is a bunch of big, gooey dog lovers. From when I was a newborn until now, I have lived with dogs all my life. One of my first childhood dogs, Dargon (A Basset Hound), was the most divine friend. Wherever I went, he went, and vice versa. He arrived on a big …
Dogs and Babies: Is It Safe to Have Dogs Around Babies? Read More »
In the first part of this series, I discussed the most typical reasons why some moms loathe motherhood and the effects of this hatred. Now, this article is about managing these tough moments. Just how do you deal with ‘I hate being a mom’ moments? When all the responsibilities of motherhood feel too much and …
I hate being a mom—not all of the time, but a lot of the time. Have you ever hated being a mom? Or do you hate the fact that you are a mom? Do you hear yourself saying “I’m a failure”? Full stop! End Of Story. Fricken Period!! When someone bumps into you in the …
