What to Do When You Canāt Afford a Birthday Party for Your Child “I feel like the worst mum ever. My daughterās birthday is next week, and I canāt afford a party or gifts. Iām sick, exhausted, and barely keeping the lights on.” Does this sound familiar? If so, please know youāre not the only …
Motherhood Through the Years
Honest reflections and real stories about the emotional ups and downs of motherhood as kids grow – from toddler tantrums to school chaos and everything in between. Because every stage comes with its own kind of hard (and beautiful).
Are Your Parenting Mistakes Really Hurting Your Kids? Let’s Get Real.
Are you worried your parenting “mistakes” hurt 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, āYou bite like a giraffe.ā A …
How I Finally Stopped Feeling Sad About My Kids Growing Up Too Fast
I started feeling it some time ago. That heavy feeling in my chest when I realised my children were growing up too fast. It didnāt 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 …
Kids and Screens: Itās Not the Mums, Itās the Missing Village
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 …