The time has finally come, next week E starts daycare. The past 18 months have passed both quickly and slowly as they do when caring for little ones. I’ve really appreciated this longer maternity leave and feel much more prepared to head back to the office. But all the same, this is a big change for E, for me and for all of my family. Having been through this once before I’m glad we can go into this with more awareness. This time around, here is how I am preparing.
Read MoreMy kids don’t listen to me; this may be the most common complaint of parents.
Okay to be clear, when we say ‘not listening’, we really mean ‘not doing what I say’. And that has a different flavour, so it’s important to distinguish. So, why isn’t your kid doing what you say? Truthfully, there are a lot of variables, so for now we are going to aim for the low hanging fruit; the logistics. I’ll start with an example. Allow me to set the scene…
It’s 8:15AM, the precarious turning point from being just on time and late. My 3 year old is deeply engrossed in an elaborate imaginary Paw Patrol rescue when I call from the other room
Read MoreI have a deep love of my mini popsicle tray. It’s more than a quick and easy way to make frozen delights, it’s a parenting secret weapon. Please let me tell you all the reasons I love my popsicle tray.
Easy to make! Literally a spoonful of yogurt, a squirt of leftover pouch (because you always have a half-finished one in the fridge) and of course a generous amount of sprinkles and toss in the freezer. I like that they are basically made of regular snack food but just served in a fun way.
I vividly remember my first daycare drop off with my eldest. My husband and I went together and it was a good thing because I couldn’t speak. As soon as we entered the room, the lump in my throat was the size of a baseball. I knew if I opened my mouth, the only thing to come out would be giant sobs. I wasn’t expecting that. I went into the whole thing, sort of like, “this is what we do now...I go to work, baby starts daycare”. Obviously the whole experience was much more complex and intense (qualities I’m more looking for in a bottle of wine). Now I’m about to do it again with my second and I have a much different approach.
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