A while ago I posted asking what you'd like to hear about, and I was asked about what parenting challenges I have experienced and how I have overcome them or attempting to overcome them. This is basically the foundation of my blog, and there have been MANY challenges in my parenting journey, and still continues... Continue Reading →
Anxiety – Admitting It & Baring All
I'm sorry that I haven't posted for a while. I've been through a lot of ups and downs lately, my health hasn't been great and honestly, I haven't really felt like writing. I was even in two minds about writing this, let alone posting it. I'm the girl with the smile on her face, the... Continue Reading →
Baby & Child First Aid And CPR
First Aid and CPR is something that has been playing on my mind for a while. What would I do if my son was choking or became unconscious? It's a scary thought, but it's not uncommon for children to pop things in their mouths that they shouldn't, or for a piece of food to become... Continue Reading →
What Do You Want To Read About?
With so many "Mum Blogs" out there, it's not always easy to be unique. Yes, I talk about things from my perspective, which may be helpful, and reassuring to other parents. But lately I have found myself thinking about what do people really want to read about. As most bloggers I have many ideas, with... Continue Reading →
How To Deal With a Virus
When our children become unwell, by even a common virus, we worry. My son, who turned two recently, and who has rarely been ill, had a virus and developed a rash. The first thing we did was to check the common symptoms of measles and rubella. But the rash disappeared under glass, and it was... Continue Reading →
Measles Outbreak & Vaccination
Only two weeks ago i posted about why i didn't vaccinate my son, and i 100% stand by this as a personal choice. However, the recent outbreak of measles reported in the media is driving widespread concern, including for my parents. So once again conversations have arisen in my family about the fact my husband... Continue Reading →
Why I Didn’t Vaccinate My Son
All medication comes with a list of potential side effects, all medical procedures have risks, and all products we use every single day and even food we consume come with a warning label of potential allergies, however when we walk into a doctor’s office and they want to start your child on the government recommended vaccination schedule, the risks are brushed over, not allowing parents to make fully informed decisions.