Tag: death of a relative
How To Talk To Your Kids About Death
“Mummy, when the rabbits get old, we’ll have to throw them away.” At three years old, my son’s perception of death was a stark reminder...
Agreeing To Switch Off Mom’s Ventilator Broke My Heart, Even Though...
As we approach the second anniversary of my mom’s passing, it’s again a time for reflection, remembrance, and preparing myself for what will always...
We Were Looking Forward To Being Mothers Together, But Then My...
It’s often said there’s no relationship quite like the one which exists between sisters. That was certainly true when it came to...
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10 Steps To Raising Happy Kids – And They’re Backed Up By Science
Parents will do anything to make sure their kids are happy. We make sacrifices, abandon our own wants and needs, and generally bend over...
7 Celebrities Who Ditched Their Careers to Raise Their Families
When we think of Hollywood actors/actresses, we often think of the incredible life that these individuals must have. What we often don’t stop to realize,...
How Roald Dahl Won The Anti-Vaxxing Argument More Than 30 Years Ago
He’s better known to most parents as the author of such childhood favourites as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr Fox, and The...
Parents AND Teachers Can Help Children Make Friends At School
If we think back to our own childhood days, most of us would agree making good friends in primary school was not always an...
How Sharing Your Family Life Can Adversely Affect Your Children
From stage parent to “stream” parent, family blogging, vlogging, pranks and skits have become the new norm in the “anyone can become a star”...
This Is What Happens When You Home School Your Children
My partner Bob and I first decided we were going to home educate our children when we were driving back from a wedding in...