Living 5.6.2019 09:00 am

Life is too short for toxic

We need to learn how to choose our own happiness

In the past year, I have changed jobs twice. As an HR professional, I, of all people know this is not ideal.

Momming For the NOT so skinny mom

We all have, what I like to call “vulnerability zones”, areas of our lives that we are hesitant to talk about – or write about. Well, this post walks straight into the middle of one such “vulnerability zone” for me!

Parenty How To Stop Snoring and Sleep Better

It can be worrisome when it interrupts sleep or makes a partner uncomfortable.

Living Five weird and wacky flu hacks to try this winter

To add to your everyday flu remedies, here are some additional hacks to alleviate your symptoms.

Parenty Making friends in your 30s is hard

Making friends in your 30’s is hard, making friends in your 30’s when you have a time and energy vampire (otherwise known as kids) is near impossible. So, what do you do?

Toddler 5 reasons why I don’t agree with the anti-vax movement

As one mom on Facebook, so eloquently put it: “People say ‘well what did people do before vaccines/antibiotics/pasteurisation?’ as if that’s an argument for going natural. They died, Carol. A lot of people died.”

Loving 10 things I love about being in my 30’s

I turned 37 last year. As my children sang “Happy Birthday”, showering me with kisses and laughter, I looked at the full table in front of me; an amazing husband and father, five gorgeous children, and I thought to myself: “My, how I have grown.”

Loving Surviving our insecurities

Most people who know me would probably say that I am an outspoken woman and a little opinionated (okay, maybe more than a ‘little’)… I have strong convictions and beliefs, and I tend to wear them on my sleeve. Loudly!

The World It’s 2019 and Time’s Up on everything

2018 was not a great year for the world, maybe 2019 will be better, but not unless we as humans start to change our ways. And where better to start than the people raising the future generations of humans.

Toddler Wake up, mommy, you are dreaming

At some point, I hope that the fantasy of parenthood that I retain will be replaced with the reality that I have come to know.

Parenty Can we ever really keep our kids safe?

Can we really, as parents, keep our children safe from harm, heart-ache, horror or hardship? I think there is too much in this world to guard against, therefore the best way to protect is to prepare.

Playtime Family holidays are just the best, aren’t they?

Family holidays are both a dream and a nightmare, especially when it is with the broader family. The travel time, the close quarters, the differing parenting styles, the relationship dynamics…

Parenty The world needs more fearless girls

(READ TIME: 4 MINS)The way women are portrayed in advertising over history has contributed significantly to the gender stereotypes women are now trying to shake off. As a woman working in advertising I have a responsibility to actively challenge these tropes, but as a mom to a girl, that duty has become not just a burning issue but a burning mission.