Being Present for Your Kids as a Working Parent
It’s About Quality, Not Quantity
In today’s fast-paced world, where remote work, long commutes, or demanding hours often pull us in countless directions, many working parents struggle with guilt...
Confessions of a Foodie’s Wife
I am a foodie's wife, and live in a house where everything is made from scratch. Everything. Stock is brewed like a science experiment. Tomatoes are slow-roasted, peeled,...
Why Every Parent Should Pack a Portable Urinal
A portable urinal? Yes, really. You need one if you have small children. Let’s be honest: parenting involves a lot of bodily fluids. Poo, sick, snot, and yes—wee....
Let The Kids Eat Cake – Just Not Too Much
Let The Kids Eat Cake: Our family's old-school approach to sugar, pudding, and keeping everyone (mostly) sane...
Let me say this up front: I’m not against sugar. I think...
Can a Relationship Survive Parenting Without Sex?
When you're in the thick of parenting—nappies, tantrums, school runs, and sleep deprivation—it’s no surprise that sex can quietly slide off the agenda. But when that dry spell...
A Call to Every Exhausted Parent: Your Well-being Matters Too
I have something I need to say to all the parents out there quietly holding everything together, day after day. We need to start prioritising our own well-being,...
Why do Screens Win?
Why do Screens Win? The Quiet Takeover of Childhood
Let’s face it: parenting is hard. It’s always been hard. But modern parenting comes with a particular kind of challenge—one...
Bed-Wetting in Older Children
Bed-Wetting in Older Children: Understanding and Supporting Your Child
Bed-wetting is a common concern among parents of older children. While it is often associated with toddlers and preschoolers, many...
When Can I Let My Kids Brush Their Own Teeth?
One of the most important things parents can do to ensure good oral hygiene for their children is to establish healthy oral care habits from an early age....
Best Screen-Free Travel Activities for Kids
Planning a summer holiday or a road trip with kids? Finding enough screen-free travel activities for can feel like a daunting task, but it’s totally possible! Whether you’re...