Summer holidays: 3 things I am doing to help diffuse sibling fights
My children are, I assume like most siblings, both the best of friends, and yet also, at times, the absolute worst of enemies. This juxtaposition is often highlighted during times like summer holidays or travels, when we spend almost every second of every day together. Don’t get me wrong, I am very grateful that they […]
4 years ago
Experts say we all need to avoid using the terms ‘good’ and ‘bad’ about food
It makes sense. We live in a society where we are bombarded with ridiculous beauty standards at all times. We know social media – and media in general – play a large part in how people – including children – feel about their bodies, but did you know that their perception is also heavily influenced […]
4 years ago
Mum confession: Saying goodbye to another school year is bittersweet for parents
Much as I am always ready for summer holidays and the carefree, glorious days of my favourite season, there is always also this part of me that feels a little emotional and nostalgic waving goodbye to another school year. I think as mothers raising children, we all feel that. That feeling of sand slipping through […]
4 years ago
I lost it and shouted at my kids – but what I did next mattered most
“I’m sorry.” It was last Friday evening, and due to numerous things, I was running late with our usual bath/change-of-bedsheets/reading/then bedtime routine. The kids we watching The Parent Trap on Disney+ for the millionth time, I had just burned the pizza I had in the oven, there were fights over the remote control and I […]
4 years ago
It’s HERE: The HerFamily ULTIMATE Summer 2021 Family Bucket List
With school holidays kicking off next week and the temperatures rising, I think it is safe to say summer has arrived. And although 2021 is also drastically different than normal, this summer can still be your best season; the season where you and your family spend time together, and make the most of every day […]
5 years ago
Yelling at your children can actually end up shrinking their brains, a new study has found
Anyone who has been a parent for more than a couple of years will tell you that there are times when the kids push your buttons and stretch your limits so much so that raising your voice is inevitable. However, there is a difference between being firm and strict and flat of yelling at children. […]
5 years ago