The Top 20 Most Soul-Destroying Mum Jobs Ever
I bet you thought that you’d have some free time when the kids started school – didn’t you? Think again! These are the crappy jobs we are all doing – but never talk about…
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How can you stop bullying before it starts?
You’ve survived the pre-school years and your child has successfully started school. The thought of your baby getting picked on can be heartbreaking. So what can you do to help your little monkey if it happens to them?
Pocket Money: Part 2 – How Much Should You Give?
Recently, we decided to introduce pocket money to my two boys This is how you could do it, how much pocket money you could give, and how it works for us…
Pocket Money: Part 1 – When should you introduce it?
I have two boys. They are 6 and 7 years old. This month we decided to introduce pocket money to both of our kids. Here’s why: I blame the tooth fairy Since the tooth fairy […]
How to Survive Christmas Day With Little Kids
It’s been a few years since we were feeding babies through the night and changing hundreds of nappies, but I do remember how much extra work I had to do on Christmas Day – when really it could have been much easier and more relaxed! So, how do you survive Christmas Day with little kids? Here is what I have learned…
Is the Elf on the Shelf at Your House?
Christmas is only a few weeks away. You only have to go onto Facebook or Instagram to see the ‘Elf on the Shelf’ craze is still taking social-media by storm. But who is the Elf on the Shelf and do you want one in your house? I’ll tell you what I think!
When I Lost My Kids and Yelled at a Librarian
When my little monkeys were pre-schoolers they just couldn’t sit down for more than 5 minutes. This is a blog about how I persisted in taking them to story-time at the library until I lost them and lost the plot!
Losing My Mind With Nits
NITS, NITS, NITS! I can hear many of you groan! I have spent every night in the bathroom looking for nits for the last 7 days and I’m losing my mind. How do you know if you have nits? What do they look like? How do you get rid of them? Check out what we did and see if you have any better ideas?!
Why Karori Needs Plunket Creche: A Mum’s Story
Plunket announced the closure of Karori Plunket Creche without consulting the teachers, the committee or the parents in March 2018. Karori Plunket Creche gave me hope, support and friendship when I needed it the most. Without it, I don’t know how I would have coped as a stay-at-home parent. Here is my story…
Why I started this Blog
I am a mum of two boys and I have chosen to bring them up as Kiwis in New Zealand. They are now both at school and I have the energy and time to string a few sentences together every now and again for the odd blog post. This Blog allows me to share my experiences of parenting my little monkeys with you. It will be honest, possibly insightful and if you are a mum with boys it should give you a laugh or two!