As a mother to a child who is a huge fan of Thomas and Friends, these music CDs have been my saving grace on many a car journey. Whenever my son was difficult in the car seat, music really soothed the savage beast. Or rather, Thomas' music did. … [Read more]
The Science of Parenting – An Overview Part 1
Some time back I said I was going to summarise the salient points from the landmark parenting book by Margot Sunderland, titled “The Science of Parenting.” For any person who truly desires to raise their child in a manner that will offer that child … [Read more]
Practicalities of Being a Textbook Mum
I've often been accused of being too much of a textbook Mum and that I ought to listen more to my own instincts or to follow the age-old parenting advice that has been passed on from generation to generation. Well, here is where I get into a bit of … [Read more]
The Stand Against Corporal Punishment
I confess that I was never always against the idea of corporal punishment. At one stage, I even believed that if you "spare the rod", you "spoil the child". My only defence lies in the fact that I believed it back in days before I … [Read more]
Choosing a Parenting Style
I was browsing through a blog by Casia Talbert called Healthy Moms recently and came across one of her older posts about the topic of Parenting in which she asked her readers to share their thoughts. With Gavin demonstrating a more willful nature of … [Read more]
5 Tips for a Happy Toddler in a Carseat
I saw a rather cute ad from Mothercare recently that goes like this: MICHAEL'S RIGHTS RELATING TO BUGGY RIDES/CAR TRAVEL I reserve the right to go as stiff as a board as you attempt to strap me in. I reserve the right to become uncontrollably … [Read more]
