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Why Won’t My Brain Listen Mommy?
I won’t lie, it has been one hell of a journey, and my patience and understanding have not always been what it should have. But the moment my son walked up to me, crying, and said “Mommy, my brain makes me do things that I don’t want to do”, I knew it was his way of telling me that he needed help. There are so many statistical articles about ADHD, outlining the causes and possible remedies. As a former teacher with qualifications in Psychology, I know the facts and I’m sure that I could fill this post with fancy words and descriptions that would probably be skimmed over, but as…
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Barbie-inspired Ice cream dreams
Who doesn’t love Barbie and all that she stands for in this generation. The new 1.8L Ola Barbie ice cream tub, which is currently available in-store, is South Africa’s first licensed ice cream tub aimed at the kids market. Inspired by Barbie’s favourite colour, it consists of three dreamy streams of ice-cream, strawberry, raspberry and vanilla, all swirled together to create the ultimate pink taste sensation. But it is the packaging that makes this product truly stand out from the crowd. In-line with Barbie’s global marketing campaign to remind little girls that “You can be Anything”, the ice cream is packaged in four unique, career-themed tubs, decorated with artwork that…
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ItsOK Linky #29
A new week, a new link up!!! I wrote quite an emotional peice this week… Not really a mom fail on my part, but more of a dad fail on my father part. And when I see other men do the same… It makes my blood boil! I do hope you enjoy reading it, I will be hosting this week and I look forward to reading all your posts, over a hot cuppa tea! What’s this linky about? In a sentence, it’s about cutting ourselves some slack as parents. We’ve all been there – that place where we feel we’re not doing our best as mums or dads, that we…
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Dear Herschelle Gibbs, from a child that could have been more, if my dad had paid maintenance.
I get that you might not want to be a dad right now, or ever. I understand that it might seem overwhelming. And that you might not love your son’s mother. That this is not the season for you to be a dad. I get it all, and I don’t judge you for it. However. Even though you don’t want to be a part of your son’s life, or that of his mother, I feel it imperative that I speak out. You see, being raised by a single mom, I believe that had my father paid a monthly contribution to my upbringing, I maybe could have been more, achieved more,…
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Why Mother’s Day Means More To Me Now Than It Did Before
I wanted to write this post for last years mothers day, but as we all know, life just gets so busy and I put it aside. Now, that I get to experience yet another Mothers Day, I thought it high time I put pen to paper. Yesterday (the 11th of May, 2019), as we celebrated my son’s 2nd birthday, I sat watching my children run around and explore… busy, adventurous and with a zest for life that, I must admit, I wish I had. I sat there thinking about what their lives would have turned out to be; if I had died (I know this sounds depressing, but stay with…
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What I Want My Girls To Learn From Caster Semenya
Imagine the possibility of taking a sneak peak through the looking glass of your little girl’s future… not to see what she might become, what career path she may choose to follow, or who she may choose to love and share life with… but to anticipate some of the struggles and challenges she will face, some of the criticism she will endure, some of the opposition she will confront. Now take that little girl, with all her fanciful dreams and unbridled aspirations, and tell her about these struggles, challenges, criticism and opposition you’ve seen (for these things will surely come!). But what would you want her to leave that conversation…
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Why we should talk to our children about voting, X’sê!
As parents there are many topics we just never discuss with our children, especially when they’re younger. Perhaps because we think they’re not ready for it, or that they wouldn’t understand it; perhaps because we just don’t have the energy to explain, or to face all the awkward questions that may follow. With the General Elections on May 8th just around the corner, here are 5 reasons why we should talk to our children about voting. We have a voice… One of the most powerful aspects of democracy is that the voice of the people matter – and that it matters because the voice of every person matters. It’s not…
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Week 25 #itsok Linky
A new week, a new link up!!! Thank you to everyone that joined our little group of linkers last week! I have been so busy organising the launch of South Africa’s (Yup that’s where I am from) newest most brutal and honest parenting platform, along with my awesome partner Leigh Tayler of The Ugly Truth Of Being A Mom. Parenty believes in a world with more than one story of parenthood. And we are here to offer a voice to them all. Parenty is a space for parents to escape to, to find comfort in, to share and listen, to seek and find, to laugh, cry and rage. I won’t…
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If I Could Throw Tantrums Like A Toddler!
I find myself in somewhat of a predicament at the moment. You see, I have 3 primary school children and 2 toddlers. Well, one has just become a pre-schooler, but I don’t see any difference – yet! I find myself enjoying the school going children far more than I am the toddlers at the moment. I hide my head in shame! Shouldn’t I be enjoying every stage of every child? In a perfect parenting world right! Toddlers are, in my opinion, the craziest, messiest, most infuriating, emotionally unstable, unreasonable, frustrating, tiring little people you could spend time with… and couldn’t imagine your life without. – Stuff Moms Say And yes,…
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Puma x Barbie the Nova Collection
Think Pink. Be Unstoppable. Sports company PUMA and Barbie are back with an exciting capsule collection to celebrate 60 glorious years of the famed doll. Bringing to life her love for sports, fashion and style, the collaboration includes a special edition NOVA x BARBIE sneaker pack. Barbie and her signature pink style have ruled over the fashion world since 1959. Today, this 11-inch icon is getting in touch with her street wear side. Introducing the PUMA x BARBIE take on the Nova, inspired by classic ’90’s gear. with retro logos, loud pops of colour, and throwback vibes, it’s a kick that draws from the past- and is ready for a…
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The Kids Gym opens in Cedar Square
An action-packed space for SA kids to get fit The number of South African children suffering from obesity doubled in six years, according to recent reports, with the country’s children at risk from poor nutrition and the sedentary lifestyles that have become synonymous with increased access to tables and other technologies. This is all in an environment where it’s just not safe for children to be sent to ‘go out and play’ unsupervised. The Kids Gym, now open at the centrally located and upmarket Cedar Square in Northern Johannesburg, is the answer for parents wanting to take their children to a non-competitive space that nurtures a love for physical activity,…
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Inspired by Babies – Created by Pampers
**Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. The new Pampers Baby Dry nappies were sent to us to review. However, the views and opinions expressed are my own. ** Pampers has established a new standard of excellence with the launch of #PampersAirMagic #PampersAirMagicMoment Air Channel in their Pampers Baby-Dry range We have always been fans of the Pampers nappies. Five children in, I think it is safe to say, we are experienced nappy users and I can promise you, there is no better disposable nappy. It doesn’t matter if you are a new mom or an experienced mom when you find that product that works, you hang on to…
