For some parents, pushing their children to do well in school becomes a priority. They feel that the harder they work when they are young, the greater the rewards they will experience as adults. They’ll have access to more…
Does anyone else feel as though they are just spending so much money during these summer holidays? It feels like I’m giving it away left, right and centre, but hardly seeing anything for it. If you’re in the same…
We had a power cut last week. Amidst the stormy weather and atrocious downpour of rain, the electricity went off, so it was back to basics when it came to entertainment in our household. It was partway through drying…
Baby blues can feel overwhelming and upsetting. Becoming a first-time parent is one of the most rewarding experiences in your life, but it can also be one of the most stressful and scariest. If you are experiencing the baby…
Reflecting after two days spent at Legoland, it struck me that many parents focus entirely on their children, neglecting themselves in the process. Of course, your children are the most important people in your lives, but you matter, too. …
When it comes to the summer holidays, for me, they will always have their ups and their downs. Usually, the proportion of positive things far outweighs the negatives, but it can be a challenging time for us as a…
A relationship changes significantly when you become parents (that is undeniable), and it can be challenging to maintain a level of intimacy when you are so focused on the little bundles of joy, whatever age they may be. Originally,…
Millions of people in the United States are immigrants. Approximately 45 million people out of the overall 330 million people have immigrant status or have attained full residency and citizenship. That is a lot of people, and it shows…
A good work/life balance can appear to be a challenging thing for work at home mums to get to grips with. It can seem like an unachievable feat, ticking off every item on both your work and home to-do…
When you have a class full of students, it can often be challenging to keep them focused, interested, and engaged in what you want to teach them. Knowing how to inspire your students to work hard and achieve to…