Kids, Tweens & Teens Stories
a place where real mums share real stories.Rest in Peace Dear Zoe
This story is absolutely heartbreaking – to think of an innocent child dying a painful, terrifying and utterly hideous death. As I...
8 CommentsReimagining myself for the better
Since having a daughter I’ve realized how much I have to change how I think about myself. I knew that having a child...
5 CommentsShort hair cuts for females
Hi everyone. I don’t have the money all the time to go to a hairdressers and have always cut my own hair. I...
8 CommentsFavourite pregnancy clothes
When I was pregnant I bought maternity clothes and they were just so much more comfortable then just buying bigger sizes in clothes....
7 CommentsSchool meetings
Getting called into the school to attend a meeting makes parents feel embarrassed. I remember what it was like for me as a...
8 Comments5 year old back seat driver.
When I drive my son to school I comment aloud about bad driving of others (not to say I don’t do things wrong)....
10 CommentsBody Image and Sport
Recently I listened to a report on the radio about eating disorders and sport. I am quite shocked as eating disorders appear to...
8 CommentsGiving your friend the night off.
I have a wonderful friend who is a true and honest person and also a busy working mum. I notice when we picked...
18 CommentsLetter to my future Grandma self
Dear future Grandma self, Congratulations, you’re a Grandma! Your rascal sons have grown into men and are now becoming fathers. What a strange thought....
16 CommentsHolidaying without the kids
So my husband and I are on our first ever holiday without any of our kids. 9 days away in New Zealand....
13 CommentsTurner's Syndrome
Macy is 17 months old and was diagnosed with Turner’s Syndrome when she was 1 day old. I had a normal pregnancy with Macy...
8 CommentsBeach, bacon and birth.
It was early on a Sunday morning and I was so excited! I was going to the beach! I hadn’t been to the...
7 Commentssecretly…. I'm a big kid!
Not one of my friends know that while I’m alone, I sit back with snacks and watch all sorts of cartoons, colour in,...
7 CommentsEvery Day Living Expenses.
Is it just me or do all Mums think that everyday living expenses is getting harder to deal with ? I’m a Mum...
18 Comments7 things every child needs to hear
1. I love you 2. I’m proud of you 3. I’m sorry 4. I forgive you 5. I’m listening 6. This is your responsibility 7. You’ve got what it...
10 CommentsFunny Word Wobbles…
Oh jeepers, I was on my knees with laughter over my son’s latest word wobble.. He was reading a recipe and said “Mum,...
10 CommentsPlaying with cars and dolls
I’ve been reading a fair bit recently about the issues of gender stereotyping childrens clothing and toys. It got me curious to think...
13 CommentsWhat have I gotten myself into? Lego Dimensions!
I made the mistake this week of buying the Lego Dimensions starter pack for the kids. I liked...
9 CommentsSaving – go fresh!!!
I find that I love my time at home. It gives me more time to make delicious meals for the family and spend...
11 CommentsSchool and Dancing for confidence!
My daughter as she approached school became very shy and reserved. She has a prominent lisp which makes it difficult for other people...
4 CommentsMy grandchildren are now ordering cakes
I involve my children and grandchildren with all my cooking. I love to share the responsibilities of teaching them how to cook and...
9 CommentsSpring cleaning for the young and old
We had a big weekend of every member of the household whether young or old cleaning out the rooms in the house. Everybody...
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