As school time rolls again around a lot of parents are faced with transitioning their toddler from creche to big school. This can be an anxious time for both parent and child but thankfully, time at creche can be a useful stepping stone, often teaching valuable social skills and independence, away from the home. However,…
A lot of thought goes into having children. Couples have to be ready to take that giant leap from young, wild things to careful, responsible adults. Planning is key when it comes to children, and the more prepared you are the better. For some parents, this goes as far as pinpointing when they would like…
There’s a whole history of lore around the origin of birthmarks. Some cultures link these marks to religious beliefs like angel kisses, while others think the position of a birthmark on the body could symbolise the potential for good luck, prosperity or intelligence in a child. Science has no concrete reason as to why these…
It is the best of times and the worst of times… we all have our ups and downs, but in summer, those highs can be very high and the lows can get, well, very low! The things we love Lack of winter wardrobe Truly one of the best things about summer is the ease with…
Parties. The organising, the food, the entertainment, the damage control, the cleanup…and that’s when it’s for adults! Never mind a bunch of young, energetic children high on the ‘party buzz’. Gone are the days when a little cake and some chicken nuggets were all you needed to satisfy the palettes of five year olds. Sophisticated…
Summer can seem endless for SAHPs (and any kind of parents for that matter!). The endless time without the structure that school and extracurricular activities bring can be overwhelming and panic-inducing. This is where a routine comes in. Routines are not just for busy school-going mornings. Even one as simple as a breakfast routine can…
Being pregnant takes a toll on the body no matter what time of the year, with morning sickness, kicks, hormones and heartburn, but all this plus heat can be ten times worse. As well as your natural body temperature rising when you’re pregnant, extra heat can be very unwelcome and leave you feeling tired and uncomfortable.…
