Tag: real life
Confession: Why My Husband Is The Father Of His Brother’s Children
My two daughters look very like their cousins. Nobody is surprised; my husband, Steven, and his brother, Alan, also look very much alike. But...
We Suffered Infertility And Lost One Of Our Triplets But We...
The picture at the top of this story is our first official family photo. No needles, no monitors, no hospital gowns. In it, our...
My Wife Died Suddenly Leaving Me With Our 4 Sons –...
I’ll never know what made me wake up that night, but I remember looking over at my wife and watching her sleep. Her hair...
This Is How A Partially Sighted Father Copes With Parenting
My wife Jo and I are a good team with our family - we have two boys, Jacob (aged four) and Jonas, one. Other...
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8 Reasons Why Discipline Is Good For Your Child
Often, it seems ‘discipline’ is a naughty word for parents. It sounds as though we’re being unkind to our children, upsetting them and depriving...
Why We Should Teach Our Daughters To Track Their Menstrual Cycle
It was evident there was a problem as soon as she walked into the room. My daughter had been looking forward to a night...
Many Hands Make Light Work – How To Keep A House Tidy
It sometimes feels like a parent’s job is never done. But take heart, there are ways to share the load. The first step is...
Curious Kids – How Do We Smell?
How do we smell? – Audrey, age 6, Brisbane. Audrey, you have asked a question that humans have wondered about for centuries. And it’s only...
Promoting Parent-Teacher Communication: Working Together To Build Skills In Our Children
The vast majority of parents want their children to be educated, to enjoy school and to create solid relationships in the school setting. Most...
10 Practical Tips For Decluttering Your Home Before The Festive Season
Soon we’ll be hearing the sweet tinkling of jingle bells. Bright lights will blink and twinkle. The stores are lining their shelves with all...