The unique part about the tribe we have here is that I personally try and aim at getting to know each and every person on some level. The day will come where that may pose a little challenging, but while it can be done with a level of depth I try and work hard to … Continue reading Mother, Blogger and Marketer – Fiona of sunraintea.com
13 Things Only Parents Will Understand
If you're a parent then you will appreciate this list needs no intro... I can do it! This phrase alone is considered by some parents to be the most notorious phrase a 2 year old can drop. It often leads to verbal battles after all attempts at negotiation have failed. This is then soon after … Continue reading 13 Things Only Parents Will Understand
The BIGGEST Challenge in Parenting is…
I was blown away by the honest answers to a question I posed to my facebook community recently... A simple one sentence question unveiled a humbling array of responses that ranged from finding balance in personal time through to fears of inadequacy. Thank you to everyone who commented. "What I love most about the direction my blog … Continue reading The BIGGEST Challenge in Parenting is…
A Dad’s Guide to Macro-Parenting
Realistically I'd tell you to take my opinion for a grain of salt. I'm a relatively young Dad at 30 and only having two kids, both of which are 5 and under means you could take this article as personal experience and perspective as opposed to expertise - if the latter even exists with parenting anyway. I have … Continue reading A Dad’s Guide to Macro-Parenting
What It Feels Like To Have One Tube Of Toothpaste In The House
When I say I'm seriously considering tracking the number of footsteps I pace between the kids bathroom and our ensuite of a morning... I'm not lying. Here's the thing... You buy toothpaste, and we all know that first squirt from the tube is always the best one, invigorating almost, the three colours all swirled nicely, … Continue reading What It Feels Like To Have One Tube Of Toothpaste In The House
The Terrifying Part of Parenting And How To Best Step Up To The Challenge
Parenting goes a little something like this... You decide you want kids. You have kids. You raise the kids. You look back on how well you did (or didn't do) as a parent after raising kids when you're old. Well, in a nutshell that sums it up anyway. But what really lies in between all … Continue reading The Terrifying Part of Parenting And How To Best Step Up To The Challenge
Are you a parent that loves your kids – but hates parenting?
I often find myself throwing the joke around that I absolutely love my kids, but hate parenting. Although the latter part of this statement regarding the hate for parenting is certainly not true (at least not in its entirety) there are certainly things about parenting that I am not a fan of. These can range … Continue reading Are you a parent that loves your kids – but hates parenting?
A blog post I will regret & the Dad Bod challenge!
October was a success. November is wrapping up to be somewhat successful too. But December - I have a strong suspicion I will regret the promise I am about to make myself in today's vlog. You see, if you're a parent you will appreciate that we dedicate a lot of our time to our family … Continue reading A blog post I will regret & the Dad Bod challenge!
Vlog 016 – Some Parents Should Not Be Parents
I know I can have some controversial views at times and I think this one is no different. People often say we shouldn't judge and when it comes to most of the aspects involved with parenting I'd agree - but for some things I still have a view on it. And here it is. In … Continue reading Vlog 016 – Some Parents Should Not Be Parents
Day 29 – Listing my kids on Facebook Marketplace and the gigantic work week – #300wordsaday
Ok, so before I have child services knocking on my door because of my blog post title I'll highlight the fact that I didn't actually list my kids on Facebook Marketplace to my credit -- one it's illegal and two I love them too much. But boy did parenting really test today - what a … Continue reading Day 29 – Listing my kids on Facebook Marketplace and the gigantic work week – #300wordsaday