I’m smiling because as I’m starting to write this blog post, I feel mildly stressed. It wasn’t my children this time though. It was my husband Yaw. Which actually works well, because before we get into the nitty-gritty, we need to make one thing clear: Being stressed as a mum (and as a human) is …
Are you worried your mistakjes will traumatise your children? A few weeks ago, I had a conversation with a friend that really stopped me in my tracks. She was telling me about something that happened when her son was little. One day, he bit her, and she jokingly said, “You bite like a giraffe.” A …
I started feeling it some time ago. That heavy feeling in my chest when I realised my children were growing up too fast. It didn’t hit all at once. It showed up in quiet little moments. Like when I kissed them goodnight and stroked their heads as they were falling asleep, I would feel tearful …
Do you feel guilty about how much time your children spend on screens? Does screen time give you the only chance to breathe during the day? Do you wish they spent less time on their screens – but also dread giving up that precious break? If you said yes to any of these, this blog …
