Kids, Tweens & Teens Stories
a place where real mums share real stories.Movie Funds
It is becoming so expensive to go to the movies and we have set up a movie fund as part of our budget....
13 CommentsChristmas in July
Christmas in July is so much fun. Cool days with warm food, rugging up and fake snow, frivolity and fun! Even a trip...
8 CommentsA Great day out
I’d love to write and tell all the Brisbane mummies out there about a fantastic place that I have found! It’s called Serendipity...
8 CommentsWaiting in line…
The things we do for our kids! Yesterday I had the pleasure (pain) of trying to take my daughter to the teddy bear...
8 CommentsThe value of Jigsaws
Sometimes jigsaws strike me as totally pointless, one of the biggest time wasters around and of limited value once a child has gone...
8 CommentsY Y Y I needed to call the education department
To begin with yes I did post this story anonymously, I’m unhappy due to a decision made by...
8 CommentsWinter is coming…and so are the tears
My daughter has recently just clicked with reading and reads everything she can get her little hands on. It’s made life a little...
5 CommentsSore tummy
My six year old son had been complaining about a sore tummy for about 10 days now. At first we thought it may...
4 CommentsSeparated family
18 months ago my children’s dad moved away from the area, since then it’s as though I’ve got troubled children, the swearing and...
3 CommentsHave a child with special needs.. 2nd child has si...
My eldest son has ASD, DCD, SCD & SPD.. It’s a daily struggle to achieve simple tasks.. Now...
5 CommentsCrazy Things your Kids Do….
Is becoming a mother everything you expected? Yes it is. I expected: My daughter to bring me her boogers because apparently Im proud of...
4 CommentsCrazy Things your Kids Do….
Is becoming a mother everything you expected? Yes it is. I expected: My daughter to bring me her boogers because apparently Im proud of...
Add your commentChanging children's attitudes
Years ago when I was told I had Cancer and had six weeks to live, my son turned on me due to being...
22 CommentsVegetables, Vegetables and more Vegetables
Did I mention that a while ago I started reading “How Not to Die” by Dr Greger? Well a lot has happened since...
10 CommentsPuberty – fill in the gaps before peers do!
My 9 year old has been slightly curious about puberty for a couple of months. So very...
9 CommentsKeeping the Motivation Going for learning Music
When I hear of children who diligently practice their musical instrument for hours upon hours a day I...
9 CommentsMothers Day – ha!
How was your Mothers Day? Did it meet your expectations? I’m seriously constantly let down because of my ridiculously high expectations. I have...
11 CommentsMothers Day – ha!
How was your Mothers Day? Did it meet your expectations? I’m seriously constantly let down because of my ridiculously high expectations. I have...
4 CommentsMothers Day – ha!
How was your Mothers Day? Did it meet your expectations? I’m seriously constantly let down because of my ridiculously high expectations. I have...
Add your commentHappy Mother's Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all mums near and far, here with us and sadly departed. I hope every mum has a lovely day...
5 CommentsWhat does it mean to have it all?
There are many celebrities, tv personalities, bloggers, writers and home making commentators out in the public sphere that often tout new and interesting...
8 CommentsNeurotic Mother!
Do you know what I worry about as a mother? EVERYTHING!! It is the middle of the night, Sunday night, my alarm is set...
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