‘It takes a village to raise a child’ – African proverb We’re all familiar with the above quote and its implications but the reality is that for many of us in this contemporary society the village is no longer a concept that features prominently in our social structures. Part of this, I believe, […]
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I have a confession to make: I am a recovering yeller. I used to yell. A lot. I was raised by a couple of yellers, all my siblings are yellers, and though I desperately try to stop, and am horribly ashamed of the fact, that I do yell at my children. Not all the
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My husband and I recently celebrated our wedding anniversary and after reflecting on our married life I found myself seeing our life together in a completely different way. Here is my married life in numbers: 7 years of marriage 1 wedding 1 honeymoon 4 pregnancies 4 obstetricians 4 healthy children 4 house moves (with another
A few years ago I attended a function launching the Australia Day Nominations for the following year in my hometown. Past recipients of the Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year are invited to attend, and a couple of past or present recipients speak briefly about their experiences or reflections on
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We all have a favourite Disney princess – admit it. They were the backdrop of our childhood and some films resonated with us more than others. I always loved ‘Sleeping Beauty’ but the Disney princess I found the most in common with was Belle. She was an avid book reader with a huge imagination
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Congratulations you’re a mum, and if the physical symptoms we outlined in postpartum pests weren’t enough for you, here are some more postpartum red flags that you should never ignore: You can’t get out of bed in the morning – not in a fatigue kind of way, but in a ‘I just don’t feel
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It’s no secret that I have been blessed with four children. I’ve had four fairly sedate pregnancies, at times put on nearly half my body weight throughout a pregnancy and delivered large babies. I am also blessed, however, to have returned to my pre-pregnancy weight and fit into my old clothes. But I have
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Ninja Turtle Masks I made this up for my nephew who loves the Ninja Turtles but this is a versatile pattern and can be used for a whole cast of characters. What you’ll need: Template from below Fabric (20cm wide and 1m long) Scissors and pins Needle and thread What to do: Print
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When I originally wrote this article my husband and I were expecting our third child, due in December. Like most expectant parents we were excited, and a little anxious, but waited in eager anticipation to meet the newest addition to our family. But to some people, we’d already had enough children, and we’re being selfish
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Easy DIY Girls Headbands These are quick and easy and better yet, they use up leftover fabric scraps! You will need: Fabric scraps including a stretch knit Needle and thread Ruler and pencil Scissors What to do: First start by measuring and cutting a piece of stretch knit 10cm by 30cm approx. This
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