Children

There are unique challenges for single mother’s parenting children of divorce and separation. Learn how to raise happy, healthy, well-balanced kids who thrive and grow within a separated family unit. From babies to teens, we cover it all in this category.

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Raising A Child Without A Father: Introducing Your Village

Raising a child without a father is one of the most challenging and often isolating journeys a mother can undertake. If you’re reading this, you’ve likely felt that familiar pang of worry—the guilt that whispers you’re not enough, or the...

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How to plan a fun, affordable kid’s birthday party

As your child’s birthday looms, anticipation and excitement fill the air. In my experience, children start planning their parties about five months in advance! By the time the big day (complete with expectations) approaches, you may feel more party-pooper than...

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How to Teach Kids About Money (Without the Lectures!)

Wondering how to teach kids about money without making it boring for them or overwhelming for you? Grab a cuppa and read on. If there’s one life skill I wish I learned younger, it’s how to manage money. As a...

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How EdTech Toys Are Teaching Kids While They Play

In homes and classrooms across the globe, educational toys are getting smarter. These aren’t the alphabet blocks or wind-up dinosaurs of decades past. Today’s EdTech toys are connected, sensor-packed, and software-powered. They promise to turn screen time into learning time,...

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What Are Age-Appropriate Chores: The Ultimate List

“It’s the summer break, and my 6-year-old is bored out of his wits.” If you can relate to this, there is one simple solution to your dilemma. Give him something to do. But the million-dollar question is, what age-appropriate chores...

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How to Get a Toddler to Sleep in Their Own Bed

If you’ve ever woken up at 3 a.m. to find a toddler’s foot in your face, you’re not alone. The middle-of-the-night migration where your little one insists on sleeping in your bed is a rite of passage for many parents....

The Ultimate Mum’s Guide on How to Prevent Lice and Nits

How do you prevent lice and nits? That is the question. If you’re a mum of an active kid, chances are you have already had that dreaded moment—the note from school, frantic head scratching, and the sinking realisation your child...

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The Best Low-Maintenance Pets for Children

So, you want to get a pet for your kids, but if you’re a single mum juggling work, school runs, and the occasional “I left my homework at home” meltdown, you’re probably thinking if it’s the right decision. Yep, I...

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Which is the best smartwatch for my child?

A smartwatch can be especially handy (excuse the pun) for kids. If you’re going to pay for them to have a smart device, knowing it is safely attached to their wrist is a good option. When it comes to choosing...

Fun Pranks for April Fools Day Your Kids Will Love

“It’s a praaaaank!” is one of those phrases I love hearing in YouTube videos but absolutely dread in real life. Unfortunately for me, the kids (and plenty of adults) in my life think pranks are hilarious. This year, I’ve decided...

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