Dad runs race while carrying daughter with cerebral palsy (have the tissues ready) This gives me a lump in my throat every time I see it – a pic of dad Rick van Beek and his daughter,…Continue reading... August 22, 2012
10 manners every child should knowGood manners are also about respect, explains Judy Davidds-Wright, mother of two girls as well as a Certified International Protocol and Social Etiquette Consultant. I…Continue reading... July 3, 2012
Why the “terrible twos” can be awesomeMention “terrible twos” and all I can think of is my toddler having a shit fit in a shop because he wants a truck and…Continue reading... June 19, 2012
Eight questions I’d love to ask my toddlerYou’ve probably wondered what cats and dogs would say if they could talk, right? Well I often wonder what my toddler would say if I…Continue reading... June 15, 2012
The best of the best Father’s Day quotesWith Father’s Day coming up, I thought I’d share some special dad quotes – some funny, some deep, some wise. Pin them, print them or…Continue reading... June 13, 2012
What would you tell yourself as a new mom?They say hindsight is 20/20, and it’s remarkable how smarter and more confident we get over time, especially on the parenting front. I recently wrote…Continue reading... June 5, 2012
Moms – I need your helpI have often thought how unprepared for motherhood we are when we give birth. There are articles and courses about what to pack for the…Continue reading... May 29, 2012
20 things not to feel guilty about as a momHere’s a post that I wrote for Jozikids, a superb and comprehensive website of listings for all things kid-related in Joburg and surrounds (but I…Continue reading... May 10, 2012
10 things you need to do for your childrenI came across these beautiful points at The Stir. So worth a read. 1 Write handwritten notes to your child. Both because it’s sweet and…Continue reading... April 13, 2012
