“Remember that old story Daddy used to tell about taking the boys snipe hunting?” Family stories are the glue that sometimes carries us through the most difficult of times. We all have them – your grandparents, uncles and aunts, your cousins and siblings— all know and … [Read more...] about Storytelling Is The Glue
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The Need To Know: Child Into Adulthood
Children can often help parents reduce stress and help themselves at the same time. In and out of my Parents Anonymous Group, I have come across many parents dealing with situations that are very stressful, specifically, children who have chronic conditions or illnesses. By … [Read more...] about The Need To Know: Child Into Adulthood
The Diary Of An Inspired Mum
I have had a weekend off this weekend, and I was sorting out my desk on Saturday morning and came across an old journal from nearly four years ago ... I cannot share it with you in full detail as a lot of it is personal ...and probably pretty boring too, but some of the entries … [Read more...] about The Diary Of An Inspired Mum
Tips for Treating Bee Stings and Insects Bites
After chilly cold winters, everyone loves to be outdoors when the weather is pleasant and light. Kids love spring and summer as they get to play and have loads of fun outside. But as well as bringing in lot of fun and outdoor activities, summers bring insects and bees too. Bee … [Read more...] about Tips for Treating Bee Stings and Insects Bites
What I Learned From Other Parents Anonymous Members
This is the first installment in the series about the extraordinary parents that taught me about parenting, life and death. With no family or friends in the area, I attended my Parents Anonymous group meeting every week for many years. Having a group of parents – mothers and … [Read more...] about What I Learned From Other Parents Anonymous Members
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to