10 things I’ve learnt as a mum to a first year secondary school boy
Just as I thought that I had managed to instil a routine of sorts for my eldest, Yanik, who is 11 going on to 12 – along comes secondary school...
Ditching the dummy this Christmas – and how to do it!
Mamas, I feel you. I know that just thinking about your child having to do without their dummy gives you extreme anxiety. The same goes for any other comfort, such as the...
Separation anxiety and how to deal with it
Separation anxiety leaves mamas in an unpleasant state of guilt, worry and sadness. Some days are significantly harder than others. On tough days like these, all looks bleak and grey....
What we’re doing instead of the Advent calendar this year
The Advent calendar has been a long-standing lighthearted tradition in our family, however this year I decided not to buy any for my children since I find them to be...