The year is 28 BC (i.e. I am 28 years old and it’s “before children”). My husband and I have booked a week off work and we’re paging the Lonely Planet magazine, feeling overwhelmed by… View Post
When I first started researching preschools for our eldest daughter, I was recommended one in our area by several people. At my initial visit, I walked into the preschool room and there was…silence. This seemed… View Post
Before I had children, I expected things – such as disciplining children – to come naturally once I had kids. In fact, I have found it is quite the opposite. When it comes to disciplining… View Post
“She broke my special thing!” wails a child as I’m handed a lopsided Tinkerbell with a broken leg. “Don’t worry. I can glue it for you.” Decrepit toys, broken handles of beloved mugs, worn-out slippers;… View Post
You learn so much when you become a parent. Sometimes you get things right the first time but more often you learn by getting it wrong. And I have got so much wrong. In this… View Post
