parenting

It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to…

*Planning your little one’s birthday celebration can be fun!* Some parents look forward to and love planning birthday parties, while others dread it and try to get by with the bare minimum! Carly and I are the Party Loving type! We look forward to this special day with great anticipation and almost start thinking of …

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Who knew… was Granny right about Epsom Salts?

*The Magnesium Sulphate debate* I have been approached by quite a few mommies in the last few weeks for advice about Magnesium Sulphate supplements for their family. It seems like a “magic” solution to all your children’s ailments from tantrums to concentration to asthma has hit the market in the “new” Magnesium Sulphate bath crystals …

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Halloween – the good, the bad and the ugly?

Will you be celebrating Halloween with your children this year? There is a great divide in my circle of friends with some believing that it’s dark and evil roots make it a time to be avoided and ignored, while others prefer to stick to the lighter side and enjoy the harmless fun associated with the …

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Shopping with your toddler

*Shopping with toddlers….you must be joking!* I really don’t mind grocery shopping…..unless I have 2 small children in tow! How do you read a shopping list, check for the cheapest option, weigh up specials, read the ingredient lists, pack the heavy items at the bottom, remember to weigh your fruit and veg, add the fridge …

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School has started again… how are you?

The lead up to the school holidays may have been filled with excitement and anticipation or dread and fear of what on earth you would do with these little people for all their waking hours for a whole week! You may have felt a little of both – looking forward to a break in school …

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What to Consider when Choosing the Right Extra Mural Activity for Your Groovy Adventurer

I am quickly starting to realise the full meaning of “mom’s taxi” and am now the proud owner of one! Between two very energetic, confident and exuberant girls, our afternoons and even some mornings are full of fetching and carrying to extra murals! I do confess that I am as energetic and exuberant as my …

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Happy Grandparents Day!

Growing up I did not have the privilege of having doting grandparents around. I never knew what I was missing out on till I had my own family. I now watch and marvel as my girls are showered with love and affection, gifts and copious amounts of sugar, cakes, puddings and sweets by their grandparents. …

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Moving House with Little People

I was recently asked if I had any tips for packing and moving with young children…luckily I have recently done just that and I sought advice from my dear friend, who also happens to be an OT and a Play Therapist, Belinda von Wielligh. I will include some of her really great tips and throw …

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Play area do’s and don’ts

Whether your child’s play area is part of their bedroom, your living area or a separate room, it’s likely to be one of the most well-used areas of your home! This also means that it’s probably one of the areas that need tidying and sorting most often. There are so many great ideas on play …

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Camping with Groovy Adventurers

We are off on another camping trip over the long weekend and the preparations and packing have begun! Camping with little ones can seem like a daunting task, but it really can be loads of fun. If you are unsure about packing up your family and driving off into the sunset, why not try camping …

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