The age recently published this article about children becoming addicted to internet porn. I know this topic offends our sensibilities but this is something we HAVE to be aware of as parents. The internet makes porn accessible in a click of a button and there are far…
Eco-friendly Ethical Shopping Alternatives Just recently I’ve been thinking about Christmas and how every year we seem to accumulate more and more um, stuff. Every year I feel challenged to do Christmas a little differently – to buy less and be more thoughtful and considerate…
What the? Wednesday is the day where we look at some crazy ads from the past or the present. Some may make us raise our eyebrows, shake our heads or just have a good old chuckle! Here is another soft drink ad targeting children (and…
What the? Wednesday is the day where we look at some crazy ads from the past or the present. Some may make us raise our eyebrows, shake our heads or just have a good old chuckle! Cigarette companies used to openly target children in their…
I can’t believe the last article I wrote about when to start solids was when my 3yo was starting! How time flies! My precious daughter is 8 months old today and has only just started eating solid foods. I know. It seems crazy when some 4 month…
I didn’t discover babywearing until my second child was born. I needed my hands free so went out and bought a baby bjorn carrier. As you can see, he used to suffocate in my cleavage as a newborn so I stopped using it. But then…
I recently shared how spending time with a pastor from the Philippines impacted our family. I felt challenged and inspired to think and live differently. It is an injustice to live amongst such wealth and to feel like we never have enough when in reality…
Our Children are growing up in a culture that teaches them to be selfish from a very early age. As parents, we unknowingly foster this by spoiling our children and giving in to their wants and feeling guilty when we don’t. It’s the trap of living in…
I’ve been reading “Toxic childhood- how the modern world is damaging our children and what we can do about it”. It’s not as dreary as it sounds. It is insightful and informative and yes, a little confronting but very well written and researched. In this book, …
I recently read a review on the new book “Stop acting rich and live like a real millionaire“. The key point was that people who are truly wealthy (money wise) aren’t obsessed with labels, brands and status symbols. They are wise, live frugally and put…