I’ve had countless moments where I’ve paused and thought to myself, “Well that’s something I’d certainly do differently next time.” Here’s a list in a roughly chronological order.
A babysitter is not merely an extra pair of hands or a playmate, but a person who will have a huge influence on your child and the formation of his character.
Every mother wishes to be able to do everything a mother is expected to do – take care of the home, cook for the family, educate and nurture the children or even bake a scrumptious chocolate cake.
Experience is a great teacher and financial literacy is a greater friend, so here’s what Khairun Nisa has learned from having two kids so far.
If there’s one thing I can be certain of about my kids, it will be that they are both book lovers. Here are some of my reading tips that you can try at home with your toddler.
My husband and I were occupied with our own tasks, when suddenly we heard Alex, in a moment of frustration, exclaim: “MOTHERSUGAR!!” I glared at my husband, who smiled sheepishly at me.
When my husband and I first decided to send Bella to school, we wanted a place where she can be exposed to another language different from her mother tongue.
Isn’t your relationship with your child one of the most important relationships of all? Don’t we want to present them with our more authentic selves, good and bad, to have a more genuine, grounded relationship with them?
If you have a baby on the way and are thinking, “I don’t know how I’m going to do it all,” these tips are written to encourage you.
Why is it that just because you’re a mother of twins (or more) people think it’s okay to say ridiculous things to you? January Low shares the 10 most annoying things said to her in public.
It’s an understatement to say that mothers around the world love to compare and compete. I’m sure you’ve heard of parents who have said, “My daughter is smarter than yours”.
Does your child throw terrible tantrums? Read on to find out how Uma deploys an arsenal of strategies to stop her toddler in his tracks.
We always had an excuse to put it off a little more. Because, of all the things to be experienced in this adventure of being a parent, potty training was the thing I dreaded the most.
Being in one’s third trimester can be difficult, especially when you have a lot on your plate. But sometimes, it’s in the toughest – and most surprising – moments, that you find strength to cope.
Now that your role has expanded to that of a grandmother, I’m seeing a whole new side of your love, not just for my son – but for me. Through the challenging season of being a new mum, you were a constant source of clarity and calm.
A surgery is still a surgery and my heart wasn’t ready for something like this. I remember just wanting to leave the doctor’s office so that I could cry.
It is our son’s first Christmas and he will not be getting any presents. The decision not to give him any gifts is based on wanting to be intentional about how we celebrate not just the holidays, but things like Birthdays too.
An entire month flew by and every time I looked at my babies, I felt more like their older sister. I didn’t feel like these two little creatures grew in my belly and belonged to me.
I’ve made it my personal mission to ensure T. Rex would read at least three books a day. After all, The American Academy of Pediatricians recommends that “doctors prescribe reading activities along with other advice given to parents at regular check-ups.”
If you spend most of your waking hours with a toddler, you’ll likely agree that toddlers are fun but exhausting! Here are 11 tried and tested ways to help get you through the toddler years.
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