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Do perfect mums exist?
The other day, I noticed what looked like a mosquito bite on my youngest daughter's leg. We have a big garden and she plays outside most of the time we spend at home. The weather has been lovely lately (not complaining!) and with that of course, come mosquitos....
How not to lose your mind during your child’s tantrum
My second daughter has just started going through tantrum phase. Somehow, both of my children really took the notion "Terrible twos" seriously. I have been blessed with children who have regular, long, and VERY loud outbursts in the most inconvenient places (the...
Spending too much time on your phone? Here’s what to do
Does this sound familiar: The kids are finally in bed and the kitchen is relatively clean. You sit on the couch with your phone in your hand. Before you know it, it's midnight and you've just spent 2h scrolling. You aren't proud of how much time you spent on it. In...
Why emotional eating isn’t about not being strong enough
If you describe yourself as an 'emotional eater', know that using food to counter unpleasant emotions or situations is very common. You might be eating as your only pleasure or due to other emotions ranging from boredom to using food as a reward.Emotional eaters often...
How to make preparing family dinner less stressful
Having to prepare a family dinner that 1) is balanced, 2) is healthy and 3) your kids like every day can be a source of tremendous stress. You might be staring at the fridge or pantry and having a million thoughts go through your mind. Is this meal good enough? Will...
How being a health-conscious parent can be unhealthy
Valuing heath-unhealthy. Quite the oxymoron.With the right mix of a need for control and perfectionism, being a health-conscious parent like I am can be very harmful indeed. The following is a true story (hint, it's my story after my first was born).I had already been...