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This Too Shall Pass- for Good Days and Bad
“This too shall pass.” There are many different stories about the origin of this adage. It has been around for a very long time. However it is still relevant. As we journey through parenthood, there is a lot that these words can offer us. They are a reminder to slow down and cherish the sweet times. They are also a promise that whatever you are going through, be it sleep deprivation, tantrums, potty training or worse, it will not be your forever. When you feel at your wit’s end When my eldest child was a baby, he went through sleep regression. By six weeks old he was sleeping through the…
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How to Encourage Your Child to do Homework
Homework can become a battle. Does it need to be? Is it possible to encourage your child to study independently? I remember being a child and hating homework. When I encourage my children to study it’s not without empathy. Amongst the parents I know, there are wildly different attitudes to the idea of schoolwork outside of school. Some believe there isn’t enough time for children to play, so are happy for homework to be forgotten. Others will sit with their child and ensure every task is completed. Is homework beneficial? As with many topics, experts do not agree if homework is beneficial, or not. There is more consensus that homework…
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When to Set a Routine for Your Baby
When you have a baby, you will hear lots of talk about setting a routine. This might not sound like the worst idea. Life with a newborn can feel chaotic. Babies are little, but they have a huge impact. A lot of new parents may feel eager to calm the chaos. Many grown-up humans love predictability and preset plans. Babies, however, come to us unprogrammed, with no concept of time or scheduling. Their constantly changing and unpredictable needs can be exhausting. Babies are little, but they have a huge impact. A lot of new parents may feel eager to calm the chaos So, when can you set a routine for…
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Calm to the Storm- an introduction
Parenthood can be magical. Cuddles with your newborn, days at the beach watching your toddler play with the waves, pumpkin patch adventures, or muddy puddle walks; These are the moments many of us look forward to when we welcome our first child. The reality of parenthood If you already have children, you know that there is another side of parenting. It is often messy, exhausting, and demoralising. Parenting can bring out the very best in us, but often also our worst. Since I became a mother, I have found a side of me that is kind, resilient and resourceful. I have also discovered how grumpy, controlling, and impatient I can…
