Mum Daily

August 2013

Broccoli Soup Kids Love

broccoli soup

My youngest was literally licking the bowl and asking for more! I call that a win for mums everywhere!

My Children Have Two Mums

One twin wakes up from his afternoon nap and is inconsolable. He doesn’t want his bottle or pillow pet.  A cuddle does nothing.  As I work through all the possibilities, I keep my cool, constantly just trying to find a way to help my son through this moment.  Things eventually settle and all is well. …

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Here’s to you, dad

Sunday is Father’s Day so I am going to celebrate our dads. Give a shout out and honour these men who work hard, go without, worry, love and support their families, sometimes without thanks or respect and regard in return. The picture of a dad is different for everyone. The ‘nuclear’ dad (mum, dad, two …

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The Strength of $1.49

The countdown to Christmas has begun and from what I witnessed this weekend, the shopping frenzy has started. The malls are bursting with people and the hum of conversation almost drowns out the carols that are being played through the internal sound system. The parking lots have become more like scenes from movies like ‘Gone …

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Get the Fast Food Facts

It might seem harmless – a quick drive-through on the run home to pick up a cheap meal that satisfies hordes of hungry tummies and delays dirty dishes for another night. Yes, it might be fast and convenient – but the truth is, takeaway food can come at a huge cost to our health. What …

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Hope for Parents with Teens

A few days ago I received this email, written by a past client. This family saw me about a year ago during which time things felt chaotic and set to never change.  I am sharing this letter with the hope it gives you perspective, hope and encouragement. I also hope it relieves some of the …

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The Life of a 12 Year Old

Why did I love being 12? I loved it because I knew I wasn’t old enough to do anything else than be a kid. I loved it because I was a kid and I didn’t have to try to be, nor did I want to be anything else. I loved being 12 because I didn’t have a care in the world.