Recently my family and I were very blessed to have the opportunity to travel overseas. We went to Rome (naturally), Venice, Florence, Tuscany, Paris and London. I have to admit, that at first I was petrified of the idea of taking an 18-month old adventurous little boy on a 24-hour flight (one sixteen hour …
Sometimes you may find yourself so busy that it is good to stop and think, how many cuddles and kisses have I given my kids today? It can be so easy to rush around and forget that these little people need lots of love, attention and that mummy is listening to them. When …
A few years ago, I decided to start a new family tradition: praying the Stations of the Cross as a family on Good Friday. Attending the Triduum services already made for a busy weekend, including late nights on Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday, plus skipping afternoon naps on Good Friday. It was just a …
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With Baby Number 5 due to grace us with their presence soon, I’ve been accumulating a store of ‘quiet activities’ to entertain my rambunctious Master 2. Not a naturally quiet child, Master 2 has only just started looking through books and barely sits still for more than 30 seconds. However, the silver lining is …
Having five children under six years of age may seem overwhelmingly busy. At times I have to admit it is, particularly when there is sickness! Most days however, when the routine is kept the same, the children are always happy and generally obedient. I have noticed that they love their routine and being consistent. …
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Servi Store is a unique initiative born in Melbourne, Australia. We sell trendy and eco-friendly apparels made from 100% organic and Fairtrade certified cotton with artworks featuring inspirational quotes. Organic cotton is soft, sturdy and resilient. The pure and natural fibers are better for your and your children’s skin. Our t-shirt collection consists of …
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Miss 5 was recently a lamb in a school assembly production of ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf’ and in search of a quick and easy option I used a few things lying around the house to sew up a very cute ensemble. Because this is very quick and simple it can also be adapted …
I am certainly no expert when it comes to sleep. What I have learnt over the last five years however is that I certainly value my sleep, as does every other mum! The thing is, every baby and child is very different. A sleeping method or strategy which worked well with one child may …
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When my son was three, he was diagnosed with mild/moderate Autism. We were fortunate to get funding and see a psychologist which has helped our family so much in terms of strategies to manage difficult or even normal behaviour in toddlers and young children. Today, I use these strategies with all my children and find …
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We want the best for our children and so we try to limit their exposure to harmful influences. This is no easy feat. It’s harder still when those influences are within your extended family. On the one hand you want your children to know and love their family but on the other hand you’re …
