Some time ago, perhaps even ten years, my eldest son asked me why lying is wrong. I was stumped. In the moment I couldn’t think of a reason beyond “Because it is! Because good people don’t do it.” I was shocked by my inability to answer the question quickly, succinctly, and thoroughly when put on the spot. The more I thought about it, the more I realised that if I can’t show or explain to this young child that there’s a good reason lying is wrong, how do I teach him not to do

Once our children start school, it’s a place they spend half their waking hours throughout the school week. As parents, we need to make sure that we are choosing a school that adequately caters to their needs, and provides them with the best chance of being happy and successful young people. Sadly, choosing a school is one of the decisions parents feel pressured to make very early. Regardless of whether you are a fan of elite private schooling, public schooling, or schooling

Kindy graduation: a participation award, setting our kids up for failure Kindy graduations really get me riled up. A graduation gown and a mortar board, not to mention a furled certificate and professional photos, for a four year old who has not achieved a thing, is ridiculous. It’s beyond ridiculous actually. It is this sentiment that is setting our kids up for failure. The child who overcame separation anxiety, the child who learnt to speak without a lisp, the child who has

Q: Help, I feel like I’ve lost my husband! Our relationship was perfect before becoming parents, we would laugh, go out, he was my best friend but with the strain of a 4 year old and a 2 yr. old, I feel we just aren’t spending enough time together. We have started fighting and he just looks unhappy all the time. How would you recommend I reconnect with my husband and have "me time" so I’m not a "mum - ALL THE TIME!!!!!! A: I personally blame Barbie for this unrealistic view o

Pregnancy is such a personal experience and women complete the ever so long 40-week journey in so many different ways. Starting from the moment those 2 tiny lines appear and you: A: Hyperventilate on the floor, B: Jump around squealing in joy C; Hysterically cry and think “HOW ON EARTH DID THIS HAPPEN?” D: breathe relief, you have tried so hard for so long and all you can do is stare in disbelief that this month/year – its finally worked!!!!!! We have all read generic type ar

In this day and age where life is so busy it feels like your days roll from one to another and if you reflect on the past year it seems like a blur. The ‘rat race’ we take part in every day is a never-ending cycle and it’s hard to keep a work/life balance. One day – you suddenly realize that your beautiful baby – is a baby no more and the old saying “stop to smell the roses” holds more significance than ever. How do I keep a connection with this person who is developing so ra