Category Archives: Parenting

As a busy mum of two kids, there’s not a lot I haven’t experienced as a parent.

If I hit a problem on the road, I found the solution and it’s my job to share as many parenting shortcuts with you as possible.

I have a child who is diagnosed with ADHD and I know the struggles parents face each day with children with special needs.

 

The One Big Reason Your Toddler Refuses To Sit On The Potty!

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Starting to potty train your child can be very daunting for most parents. Even after mastering potty training with an older child, you realize your toddler refuses to sit on the potty! Everything you thought you knew about potty training goes out of the window as you struggle to get your 3-year-old to sit on […]

Does Hair Dye Kill Lice? How To Kill Nits: The Facts

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It’s the moment we all dread your child starts scratching their head. Not just the usual little itchy scratch, it’s the frantic “there’s something crawling in my hair” scratch, and you know you’ll be in for a long night! Head lice are prevalent at your kid’s school, and your child has just gone and got […]

All You Need To Know About Starting Primary School

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Starting primary school for the first time can be a daunting experience for both parents and children. In this post, we will be supplying the skills you need to help your child start preparing for school activities. We will be giving you some suggestions on how to manage the first day of primary school and […]

Seven Mindful Ways To Be A Less Angry Parent

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Why do we get angry? Anger can arise from various triggers like a feeling of being attacked, powerless and vulnerable. When we have low self-esteem or have had a bad day and don’t feel great about ourselves it’s easier to react to certain triggers. It’s more common to snap at your child for having an untidy room […]

2 Amazingly Simple Steps To Stopping Toddlers From Hitting

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Stopping toddlers from hitting and biting can be a really difficult time for most parents. In this post, I will share with you some techniques I used on my son to help him control his aggressive behaviour. Why toddlers hit A child may hit  or display aggressive  behavior for various reasons: They don’t understand other peoples […]

How Have An Amazing Screen-Free Week With Kids

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I constantly worry that my kids spend too many hours glued to their screens. I also frequently hear about parents’ constant battles with their children to get them interested in anything other than the PlayStation or their tablets. We are all facing difficulty prizing our kids away from their devices and phones, which is a huge […]

How To Get Toddlers To Eat Vegetables

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Do you ever experience the feeling of Mom guilt when your child refuses to eat healthy food? Knowing how to encourage toddlers to eat vegetables without resorting to nagging or bribery can be frustrating. Finding a solution can feel like searching for a golden chalice. It’s a real struggle! Parenting can be difficult, especially when […]