The festive season brings with it a magical aura, one that’s woven through with warmth, joy, and a sense of belonging. Christmas, with its glittering lights and heartwarming carols, isn’t just a holiday; it’s a tapestry of memories and moments shared with those we hold dear. Think back to when you were a child, your …
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School. The word itself brings back a flood of memories. The new notebooks, the pencil cases filled with freshly sharpened pencils, and oh, that distinct smell of new books! Don’t even get me started on the excitement of covering and labelling everything (yes, I was absolutely that kid). Still, there’s a certain magic about the …
Ah, parenthood. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, isn’t it? One moment, you’re beaming with pride at your child’s achievements, and the next, you’re consoling them after a bad day. But here’s the best thing: as parents, we have the power to lift our children’s spirits with positive words of encouragement. You know, those little nuggets …
We all know parenting can be one of the hardest things we’ll ever do, but it’s also the greatest gift we could ever receive. And let’s be real, there’s no such thing as a perfect parent. So, when you’re having one of those bad days or facing the tough realities of raising little humans, sometimes …
In a world that can be so critical and negative, it’s scary to think of what our daughters will experience. We can look back on all we have experienced, the criticisms, the social pressures, the barrage of ‘you’re not good enough’ – and hope so much that our daughters never experience anything like it. But …
As a parent, it’s natural to want to find out what’s going on in your child’s life and to get them talking to you. However, getting kids to open up and share information about their lives can be a challenge. One way to encourage communication is with these fun questions to ask kids, that help …
We all know how much of a struggle and rush mornings can be for families. Whether you’re struggling to get everyone going, flustered trying to find shoes and bags, or rushing out the door while shoveling cold toast in your mouth, the quest to get ready in the morning can feel much more like a …
Your mom is the one who is there for you, through everything. She loves you unconditionally, she gave birth to you, raised you, and nurtured you. As we get older, we start to see that our moms actually had a life before we were born (amazing… right…?). Getting to know your mom, as a person …
We ask our kids questions every single day… but ‘where are your shoes?’ and ‘what on earth are you doing that for?’ aren’t exactly the kind of questions that spark conversation and connection. But when you have meaningful; questions to ask your kids each day, you can start creating habits of communication and ensure that …
We’ve all felt it before… that moment when we realize we have spent most of our day telling the kids to ‘stop’ or ‘slow down’ or ‘be careful’ and we feel less ‘fun’ and more ‘fun police’. I know, you weren’t always like this. We all swore we would be a fun and playful mom, …