Category: motherhood + parenting
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Having a family – particularly a big one – is great for many reasons. There is never a dull moment in your home, you feel like there’s a big support network and you’re all a little ‘team’ together, and watching so many young souls grow up into independent people is pretty rewarding, to say the…
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Finding out you're pregnant is joyous enough. Finding out you're expecting twins is double-joy! Well, maybe. Especially if you're a first-time mom, knowing you are going to have two little bundles of joy in your life may well be wonderful and exciting, but double joy can extend to double trouble, as the road ahead isn't…
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Pregnancy is one of the longest times in a woman's life, and yet it seems to speed past at the same time. One minute, you're staring at a plus sign on a stick, and the next, you're counting down the days to your due date and purchasing a ball to bounce on so you can…
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In order to be a practical person and gain a good amount of freedom, most of us understand the need for driving lessons. It’s a good rite of passage for many people, and the first day you are qualified, owning a set of wheels or not, is a day of pride. For some it…
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Whether your child is 3 or 13, being a mother is always a struggle. Of course, the rewards of getting to see your little one learn about the world and grow up before your very eyes are worth all the hours of work and sleepless nights. But it can often feel as if you’re just…
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As a parent, caring for and keeping your child safe is your number one priority. However, that doesn’t mean that you should keep a watchful eye on them every minute of their lives. The day your little one starts asking to play out alone or with their friends can certainly be scary, but it’s one…
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A lot of families struggle to keep up with the day to day tasks regarding family and home life, and so they need to seek someone who can help with this. Of course, if you are looking after an elderly family member, in-home care is a valid solution. There are other services for specific family…
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There’s no doubt about it, being a mom is tough – really tough! Of course, raising kids is a huge privilege, but knowing this doesn’t make it any easier! From caring for your sweet little newborn who is entirely dependent on you, through to the demands of parenting a fiercely independent argumentative teenager – whatever…
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If you are having a child, then you will understand what a huge deal this can be to your family. You may feel as though there is just so much to prepare for and that you can’t hope to be ready in time. It doesn’t need to be this way and there are actually so…
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One of the most dreaded aspects of this summer camp thing is the packing! Ugh! It’s taken me years of learning what works and what doesn’t when it comes to helping kids pack for summer camp. Today I’m sharing with you my top 3 easy summer camp packing hacks that you and your kids are…