The family lifestyle blog with a side of psychology
My children are 7 and very nearly 5 now, so it's safe to say we are well and truly out of the toddler stage. I do remember that stage well though. And one of the things I remember is how hard and frustrating it can be at times to communicate with your ...
In the botanical gardens in Singleton park there is a sundial. And Nerys is absolutely fascinated by it. With all the technology and electronics that she sees and interacts with on a daily basis, this most basic of time-telling devices is so intrigu ...
I don't know about you but we seem to have had cough after cold after virus in this house since the start of the year. So our weekends have been pretty quiet. Apart from the odd birthday party we've mainly been hanging out at home on Saturdays. Then ...
No matter what age your child is, it’s likely you’ve witnessed a melt down or two. When children become angry, they often become irrational and it’s difficult to get through to them. That doesn’t mean they should be punished for feeling or acting this way ...
Whether you work full-time, or part time, or stay at home with your children, life as a parent is incredibly busy. So any shortcuts you can take or tricks you can use to save yourself some valuable time and energy are well worth knowing. Here are so ...
I am a creature of habit. I feel very comfortable in my daily and weekly routines, knowing where I'm going and what I'm doing. The thing is, I'm not sure if this is really a good thing. The problem with getting too comfortable in our routines and h ...
We've reached a new stage that, if I'm honest, I wasn't really looking forward to. Nerys has started getting homework from school. Luckily for us she is very keen to do it, so at least we don't have any battles on that front at the moment. On Frida ...