Some say that bigger is better. Others believe that smaller is more manageable. What is the truth behind the theories and why do some women prefer one to the other? A recent thread over on our pregnancy forum began the discussion, so I thought I’d bring it out here for your opinion. So… Read More
As parents isn’t this something we all want to know? A recent study by IKEA took the answers from 2000 parents, and 1000 children between the ages of 7 and 18 to find out what really makes kids happy and whether their parents share the same opinions. The answer is simpler than you… Read More
I surely cannot be the only parent dreading the clocks going back this week? Not only does it force home the fact that summer is well and truly over, but what a hassle it is when you are the parent of very young children. As people all over the country celebrate the thought… Read More
Twas the hour before bedtime and all through the house, All the creatures were stirring, except for the mouse. The rodent, you see, packed his bags, quickly fled, To escape all the stress since the kids rose from bed. The children awoke from their sleep one by one, Not quietly no,… Read More
Whenever a story about large families hits the headlines there comes with it the usual assumptive, often quite incorrect and generally ignorant comments and opinions. Authoratitively spoken presumptions are made either admonishing the parents who must obviously force the older children to raise the younger ones, or for pitying the poor children who… Read More
Four years ago I wrote a post titled ‘Housewife and Mother = Not Enough?’ in which I spoke of how, when registering the birth of one of our children, the registrar asked me what I did for a living at the time. I replied with ‘Housewife’ and she then proceeded to give a list… Read More