I’ll be honest, I’m not actually sure if fear is a modern phenomenon that drives our parenting, however, I do feel that the way we parent is essentially fear driven and this is exacerbated through technology. Never before have we been compared to complete strangers across the world in a way that we are today. [...]
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Travelling with kids. Tips for keeping them alive and you sane.
We recently did a round road trip from Adelaide to Noosa. With 4 kids under 6. In a minivan (with a roof rack just to add coolness). In 2 weeks. Dan and I prepared for the worst and do you know what? It actually turned out to be one of our most amazing holidays. I [...]
President of the Parent Committee
First of all I would love to acknowledge all the parents, guardians, grandparents friends, teachers and whoever it may be that helps anyone with school age children. Your support, no matter how small you feel it may be, never goes unnoticed. Ever. My eldest, Noah, started school in January this year. To be precise January [...]
Mum guilt. That old chestnut.
So as you all know (well maybe. #arrogantassumption) I’m a mum of 4. You would think that I have an exceptional amount of mum guilt purely from having a zillion babies and not enough time in the day to give each the attention they deserve however to be honest I don’t. At all. Well that’s [...]
When did kids stop being allowed to be kids?
As a mother of four I don’t particularly have the time or the hands to be all over my children at all times. Yet in all honesty I don’t want to be either. I have wondered for a long time as to why children aren’t allowed to be children? Why aren’t they allowed to [...]
A very rough insight into my daily life…because #kids
My name is Tanya Harper and I am officially a baby collector. I managed to have my first and fourth baby 4 years and 2 days apart (currently ranging for 4yrs to 5months old). All have been single pregnancies. I did however manage to have two boys first then two girls which is incredibly delightful [...]
Harriet’s Birth Story
Harriet’s labour was actually the most daunting for me. This seemed to surprise everyone because I’ve already had 3 previous labours that had been quick and relatively easy. However after having 2 labours be 1.5hours from start to finish I was genuinely nervous id give birth at home. I know that a lot of women [...]
Guest Blogger – Jess from @ohmylevi_ “Bowie’s birth story”
Since starting my blog/Instagram I have met some amazing women who are or have gone through similar experiences to myself. I randomly started chatting to Jessiika, who is the gorgeous mumma behind @ohmylevi_. We hit it off instantly. We were both heavily pregnant at the same time and even though she was due before me [...]
Now that the baby factory is closed…
I have been consistently pregnant or feeding for the past 5 years. In fact I had our first and last baby 4 years and 2 days apart. Here is a few things that I have discovered along my turbulent journey into motherhood; Your relationships will change Relationships with everyone will change as soon as you [...]
Pregnant with toddlers. You need to read this…
11 tips for getting through pregnancy with a toddler or three. You will be permanently tired. Make peace with this. It is ok for them to watch copious amounts of TV and movies especially during the first and third trimesters. Ive actually been known to sleep whilst ‘watching’ a movie with the boys. [...]
Four Little Creatures 