Pocket money aims and charts
I’ve not yet started giving N pocket money. It’s been mentioned, but so far, it’s not really happened. But now he’s getting a bit more wise to the opportunity as there’s things he wants to buy and I’ve said no…
Parenting
Everything parenting and family oriented. Milestones, our family, growing up
Getting involved with mini tennis – being tennis captain
I love watching N play sports or his school performances. It’s nice to be there when things go well, but also to support when not going so well. N’s only young and I want him to stay relaxed if he…
A first eye hospital visit
We all hope are children will stay healthy and fit, and most of us are lucky that that is the case. But when an injury or accident happens it always seems worse when it’s a child. I am usually a…
Do children really need extracurricular activities?
Children’s activities are always in the media. Whether there’s research saying that children need time out and time to be bored from all the activities. Or that parents are overwhelmed from being taxi drivers and logistics managers moving their children…
Not teaching kids to swim. Is it irresponsible?
Learning to swim is non-negotiable in our house. My dad couldn’t swim, so my mum made sure my brother and I were taken swimming as childrem. Then I had lessons from around age 5. I wasn’t a fan and couldn’t…
I have a tween boy
N might have been 8 year old for a month, but it was only last week that it clicked. I have a tween boy. When most people think of tweens they think of pre-teen girls, growing up far too early,…
Why you shouldn’t compare swimming levels and progress
Having children isn’t good for competitive people. Or perfectionists. Having children turns a lot of parents into competitive people, comparing their children against others. During the baby years you hear a lot of comparisons as the baby milestones are so…
Thoughts on parenting skills and following advice
I was 34 when I had N. Before then I didn’t think I wanted children, but then realised that I’d regret not trying and that there probably wouldn’t ever be a perfect time to know when you wanted children. Thankfully…
Tips for having a relaxed happy child
When I hear about the numbers of children nowadays, even primary age children, who’ve experienced anxiety, depression or other mental health problems, it makes you wonder what’s gone wrong with society. Why are so many people getting ill with so…
Superhero powers of mums – what makes mums so magic?
Lots of parents aren’t that confident about their parenting abilities, but I think we need to be celebrated more. Successful parenting is so subjective and can’t be compared. What works for one family won’t work for another, and most parents…
Let’s talk about children using public toilets alone
Now N is 8 years old and it’s the time when he can no longer normally go into ladies toilets or changing rooms. Given that most changing rooms say that 8 year olds and over have to go in their…
