A couple of weeks ago in my weekly newsletter I shared the three key information sources I use to consume information. I then went on to discuss how it is important to not …
Role modelling the behaviour you want in your kids
In last week’s newsletter I wrote about the importance of role modelling the behaviour we want to see in our kids. So far my testing has showed me that this approach certainly …
Tips on managing school holiday homework
Before I start on some tips and ideas on how to manage school holiday homework, I want to write a little bit about homework in general. I am not a champion of …
Did it really matter?
I recently received this question from a long time reader, Judy: What seemed important when your children were toddlers and preschoolers that you now realise didn’t matter? And what are the things …
Questions about blogging as a career
In the survey last year, I asked if you could ask me one question what would it be? I was completely surprised to see so many questions about blogging! I love blogging …
Some questions for me
Thanks so much to those who have completed the survey. There are currently over 350 responses but I would love more! The more info I have the more I can tailor the …
Creative Writing Stories – Primary School Homework
Today’s post is my response to a reader’s email. A disclaimer up front again – I am not a teacher. The insight I provide on helping kids with their homework, in this …
Kids Swimming Lessons
This post is inspired by a question from a lovely reader. You can see some other answers to questions from readers here. You talk about taking the kids to swimming lessons and …
Motivation In Motherhood
Today’s post was inspired by this question from a reader: I would be very interested to know where you get the MOTIVATION to actually do what you write about. Being a mum …
Managing Parental Disagreement
Today I am answering a reader question from Graeme who was interested in managing parental disagreement – what to do if mum and dad don’t agree. My response to this topic is …
Activities For Mum
This post is part of a series where I answer questions from my readers. If you have a question that you would like me to answer, please feel free to leave it …
How To Manage Curly Hair
This post is part of a series where I answer questions from my readers. If you have a question that you would like me to answer, please feel free to leave it …
Managing Sibling Age Gaps
This post is part of a series where I answer questions from my readers. If you have a question that you would like me to answer, please feel free to leave it …
Kids Home Alone
This post is part of a series where I answer questions from my readers. If you have a question that you would like me to answer, please feel free to leave it …
Doing The Washing, The Folding, The Ironing……..
Today’s post was inspired by questions sent in by Fleur who was specifically interested in: Laundry routines, how do you get washing dry in the middle of winter, how do you keep …
Children’s Routines
Today’s post was inspired by a couple of lovely readers Gin and Sarah. They were interested in routines that I have for kids and any charts that I might use. Children’s School …
Spending Individual Time With The Kids
Today’s post was inspired by Polly at I was just thinking who asked how I managed to spend individual time with my children. When I was halfway through my pregnancy with my …
Organisation and Kids
At the end of May I asked readers of the blog What Would You Like To Read About? and I had such a fantastic response. On top of the fantastic comments on …
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