In conclusion? Meccano is just as much for girls as it is for boys, and in our case the girls LOVE it!
Effective teen parenting – communication
May 18th, 2011 Now is no time for “it’s too late” or ” the damage is already done” unless you are ok with copping out on your childs life. Get help, talk to other parents, listen to other adults, get advice, and work on it.
Quotes for the day
May 9th, 2011 Some brilliant quotes from brilliant people.
Like : “Don’t be so humble – you are not that great.”- Golda Meir (1898-1978) to a visiting diplomat
Seven things you should never do on Facebook
April 12th, 2011 Seven things you should never do on Facebook. After all it’s good to know what not to do so you can be safe, and if you have kids on Facebook, please check they are making sure they are careful too!
App for time short- Mums
January 6th, 2011 But I am ‘in happiness’ with the Intuition app. Download it , get your errands on it , calendar items, shopping list and Community stuff – it works! It’s easy too!
Seriously people, built by a Mum, for Mums – it ROCKS! Like someone was in my head!¬
Teenage secrets
January 5th, 2011 These days we tend to hand it all to the kids, and they expect it. The parents that don’t do this will win in the end. Those kids will succeed, will prosper, and will feel proud members of society.
Xmas Presents
December 15th, 2010 I’m present hunting – mainly for the kids,but for the Love of My Life too, and I don’t have a lot of ideas, so I’m making a list of possibles here … Tell me what you think, or help me with ideas please?
Boggle Flash – fun for the family
November 24th, 2010 I was recently given a set of Boggle Flash to try out. On seeing Boggle Flash I was quite intrigued by the concept that 5 little tiles could recognise words when they were put together. So we tried it in all type of scenarios, as explained in the instructions.
The 5-letter game is quite hard, especially if given only one vowel.
Recipe to bringing up great kids.
September 19th, 2010 So when in a tiff, or about to lose your mind, go for a walk and remember ‘Patience’. Maybe use it as your Mantra – and I hope it helps!
LiLo sobs – boo-hoo!!
July 7th, 2010 So the judge decided to follow through on the court order , and FINALLY not give the celebrity special treatment. Someone give this judge a MEDAL ! Or the keys to the city or something! Why does Lindsay have to go to jail? Cos she failed to attend alcohol education classes, which were part of [...]
Work ? What for ? The world owes me….
July 6th, 2010 I intervied lots of graduates, and non-graduates. I think all kids are so ‘buoyed up’ by teachers and parents, that they have no idea of the realities of life.
How much pocket money is the right amount?
June 22nd, 2010 Now that some of the children in our social circle have children that are old enough to start getting a bit of pocket money, the subject has arisen in the playground amongst the mums.
“I’m not trying to be slutty”
June 16th, 2010 Says Miley Cirus, but honestly, look at the photo and tell me what you think??? Another ‘rolemodel’ to throw on the “No thanks !” heap ? I think so….. And at 17 that still makes her a teenager…. Would you like your teen looking like this on national TV? And if that’s not slutty, then can [...]