“Mom, can I pleeeeaaase go to Regina’s* Birthday party/Sleepover on Saturday?” pleads Miss 14. “Which one is Regina again?”  I reply. “Remember, she’s that new girl…

I’d like to share with other solo mothers two of the practices that I developed that served me and my child well. Being on…

They were first noticed swooping in and out of the garage. Checking it out to see if this would be a safe home. Very…

Children and snacking is something that many parents worry about. Are my children snacking too much? Is it ok to snack between meals? What…

Congratulations on becoming a mother, how exciting! It is a brand new chapter that is exciting and full of changes. It is also a…

It’s Money Week in New Zealand, and the word on the street is that we’ll need $4,000 in retirement just to spend on eggs!…

Sadly over the first week of the school holidays, I found myself lying in bed for 10 days with Influenza.  I have gone nearly…

Every new born is different; some cute and bald, others with a full head of adorable Elvis styled hair! Each is born with amazing…

I work supporting teachers to comprehend and manage children who find school difficult to understand and work in.  Of late, I have been working…

Pregnancy is a major life event, and therefore a great time to reflect on your health and what you eat! Now is the time…