Many parents and children spend a lot of time in the car. I know we do. Sitting in traffic is hard enough without having to deal with a hungry little tot, whom you don't want to feed because you are scared he is going to spill everything. In this post I will outline some tips on how you will be … [Read more...]
That Time Nicky Hurt His Leg
There are so many unknowns in parenting. We stress about doing things the right way for our children. I think one of every parent's worse fears is when something goes wrong. Will I be able to judge the seriousness of it? Will I do the right thing? At the end of the day we all do our best but when … [Read more...]
Five Ways Your Toddler Thinks Differently To You
It shouldn't come as a surprise that a toddler thinks very differently to an adult. They do have a very young brain, after all. I've collected a series of how my little boy has a very different approach to life than me. Sometimes I have to say that his way is probably the more creative and fun … [Read more...]
Nicky’s Swimming Lessons
It seems to me that it's been a while since we've had a bit of an update on Nicky, so I thought I'd tell you what we've been up to. One of the fun activities we've been doing this year is Moms and Babes swimming lessons. We are really enjoying them. I've always enjoyed swimming. It seems to cool … [Read more...]
The Worst (Public) Tantrum We’ve Ever Had (So Far)
Tantrums are just plain awful. As a mom, at home, you understand what's going on and you can deal with it. Put the situation in the public arena... well it just got a whole lot worse. On Saturday I was recovering from a bad night (I didn't sleep well, but Nicky did). The next morning DH watched … [Read more...]
That Time My Toddler Fell on Me and Gave Me a Black Eye and Other Parenting Adventures
If I think about all the injuries I have sustained directly as the result of being a mother, I could put up quite a list. Starting with Bell's Palsy during pregnancy, things only went downhill from the time my tot became more mobile. He launched himself into my face, causing ulcers, and frequently … [Read more...]
Win A Magic Mesh Kids Shade for Your Car!
Summer is an awesome season for having fun in the sun. Unfortunately it can also be a very hot experience for little ones in the car. We already know that the heat is magnified in a closed vehicle. Driving around in the warmer months can become uncomfortable for children. This is why you need some … [Read more...]
Tips for Using Reusable Food Pouches.
A long time ago I came across an American blog post that talked about pouches that you could use again and again instead of the store bought ones. The blogger was very excited and did a mass production of food in her pouches for her little one. I thought, wouldn't it be nice if there was something … [Read more...]
Handling Toddler Tantrums
Toddler tantrums are actually a desperate cry for help when all other communication has failed. When you are a toddler you don't have the words to express your feelings, your brain has not developed logical thinking and you cannot deal with big emotions so this is bound to happen at some point. … [Read more...]
23 Kids Play Areas in Johannesburg Where Mom Can Relax
There recently was a thread on the Mamahood Gauteng group about a mom looking for places for her 16 month old toddler to play. I thought I would collect the list of places as a reference for moms who want to relax or work while their kids play. I have put this list into two groups: … [Read more...]