Raising children
Welcome to Holland by Emily Perl Kingsley I am often asked to describe the experience of raising a child with a disability – to try to help people who have not shared that unique experience to understand it, to imagine ... Read More »
Mother, A Cradle to Hold Me by Maya Angelou It is true I was created in you. It is also true That you were created for me. I owned your voice. It was shaped and tuned to soothe me. Your ... Read More »
There’s no shortage of information on how to be a good parent. And that information relates not only to what you should do once your child is born. There’s also lots of information on what you should do while you’re ... Read More »
These tips will help ensure the internet resources you read about pregnancy and parenting are relevant, accurate, reliable and up-to-date: What do you want to know: Before you start searching the web, take a few minutes to think about ... Read More »
You can find just about anything on the internet, including information that is downright dodgy. So while the web is an excellent source of information about topics like pregnancy or parenting, the information it contains must be approached with caution ... Read More »
Kids don’t come with guidebooks but in the 21st century parents can access a wealth of information about parenting in books. Whether you’re after information about how to care for and feed a newborn, ideas for games to play with ... Read More »
Let’s just begin with a little bit of the nitty gritty: In 2011, over 67,000 dogs and 64,000 cats were handed over to the RSPCA in Australia. These are the same cute and cuddly animals that new owners soon realise ... Read More »
Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas when you stop opening presents and listen. -Author Unknown My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we ... Read More »
Everybody today seems to be in such a terrible rush, anxious for greater developments and greater riches and so on, so they have very little time with their parents. Parents have very little time for each other, and in the ... Read More »
I think [balancing work and family] is something that most women in this country can relate to. It’s tough. It’s a tough balance, trying to be the best mom. And obviously my family is my priority. And then also, I ... Read More »
