August 2010

Childishness or Foolishness

August 30, 2010

Childishness or foolishness? There’s a vast difference between the two; however, finding the line can be difficult. Childishness can be defined as actions or behaviour befitting a child. Rather, foolishness pertains to the lacking in judgment or discretion. In terms of applying this to parenting, punishing childish behaviour can be damaging to a child’s emotional and developmental wellbeing (1). On the other [...]

Father’s Day Craft: The Best Dad for Me!

August 27, 2010

Father’s Day is celebrated at different times around the world. I never knew that until today. The idea for creating a day for children to honour their fathers began with a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd. Sonora adored her father and, while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909, she felt Fatherhood should be recognised also. Through her influence, [...]

My Style: Red Shoes and a Canterbury Ugly = Comfort Clothes

August 26, 2010

I admit: I do love dressing up. However, I don’t ALWAYS dress up. Many days you will find me in my favourite Canterbury ugly rugby jersey, jeans and my red shoes. I look daggy, I know, but I’m happy to go to the shop — and even meet friends for coffee in this outfit (oh, have [...]

A Year of Blogging

August 23, 2010

In a year of blogging, I’ve discovered many things. I found out more about myself and analysed the way I parent. I’ve discovered my love for writing and my hate dislike for folding washing. I’ve almost quit numerous times and picked myself up the same number. Through my blog I’ve met wonderful people and uncovered [...]

Theme It: Father’s Day

August 21, 2010

Father’s Day: A day we recognise the men in our lives. In Australia, Father’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday 5 September 2010. I’ve collected a wide variety of Father’s Day gift ideas for your browsing pleasure. 1. Uberkate Silver Embossed Key Ring $295 2. Uberkate Silver Embosed Cufflinks $395 3. Dr Who 11th Doctor Sonic [...]

Self-Regulation, Concentration, Anxiety and Video Games

August 20, 2010

My daughter is nine. For her birthday, I reluctantly purchased a Nintendo DS Lite. Our pediatrician suggested one could be a useful tool, in regulated doses, to assist with concentration and anxiety (my daughter has some special needs). I wouldn’t call myself anti video games; like most things, they can be a useful tool or a destructive object, [...]

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