Music was my first love….

Parenting

There is always music in my house, from either the kids dancing around to tunes on the radio during dinner, my son practicing his ch...

Privacy in Relationships

Parenting

Your Opinion – The right to privacy in a relationship

Toughloveanswered: Cathy

Parenting

This week, we have Cathy taking on the tough 6 for you. This is what she had to say…

Attention Seekers

Parenting

Bringing up my babies and constantly being at their beck and call, I would wistfully take comfort in the fact that as they got older...

Pushed out of the Nest

Parenting

I’m ready Mum..I’m ready. Set me loose into the world. So now that I’m getting on…like almost two, Mum and ...

PDA: Your Opinion

Parenting

Public display of affection - what do you think?

Playing With Your Kids

Parenting

You can call me a bad mother, roll your eyes with disdain or cluck with exasperation at my following statement, I do not enjoy playi...

Hostess with the Mostess

Parenting

The pink ruffles from my tutu that Big Sister forced me to wear tickle my nose and I feel the itchiness of a ginormous, saliva spitt...

Ainsley and Dawn

Parenting

Ainsley and Dawn celebrate their 50th anniversary this year. It marks a momentous, joyful and historic event in their walk of life. ...

Babies at War

Parenting

Lately Big Sister’s really been getting under my nerves. Some of Mummy’s friends had come over for a chin wag and all th...

A relationship that WORKS

Parenting

As parents we are constantly under pressure to hold our children under extreme scrutiny and correct any faults that we see or find. ...

The biggest heart-breakers?

Parenting

Who are the biggest heartbreakers? Read on.

The art of lost RESPECT

Parenting

As a parent our responsibilities to our children are clear cut, feed, clothe and house “said” child.

Tough Love Answered: Mandy

Parenting

Mandy takes on this week’s tough 6 for the girls. Here’s what she had to say…

I need Mummy, NOW!

Parenting

I’m nervous, scared, slight palpitations fleeting run across my heart and I’m slowly starting to find it hard to breathe...

Communicating Successfully

Parenting

In all the ten years that I have been a parent, I have learnt nothing when it comes to communicating with my children.

Jehan & Neidra

Parenting

Couple of the week – Jehan Bastians and Neidra Williams

Parenting Out Of The Box

Parenting

Parenting is in my opinion the most beautiful phenomenon that can happen to someone. I never had any lifetime plans of I’ll ge...

Let's Get Physical

Parenting

“It’s never too late to start” Mum goes. Mother dearest has got some notion about getting healthy and she wants al...

Michelle & Jivan

Parenting

Michelle Herft and Jivan Goonetilleke are married and are parents too. Michelle is a teacher by profession and enjoys drama and the ...

My parents are not perfect..?

Parenting

So fellow baby peeps I’ve come across some information which is going to totally change your perspective on life forever.

Nobody's Right Except Children

Parenting

I occasionally get aggrieved requests from my older readers who in despair, vex about their children’s parenting of their gran...

Tough Love Answered: Sathya

Parenting

Today we have Sathya taking on some tough questions on behalf of all the girls. Here's her opinion on the matters of the heart. ...

Save Children From Machines

Parenting

Last weekend, on a lazy Sunday morning, my parents who live away from us dropped in to see the children.

Indu & Sanwada

Parenting

Today we feature Indu Dharmasena, well known actor and dramatist who needs no introduction in the theatre arena and his beautiful wi...

Cracked The Code

Parenting

So in all my 18 months of existence, I’ve always been mystified by this mere action called “talking”.

Parental Nightmare - Final Exams

Parenting

Dry throat, sweaty palms even down to an occasional nervous tick can all be symptomatic of my current state of self.

Gillian & Dumi

Parenting

Gillian & Dumi married with 3 kids and co- founders of Miracle Hands Pvt Limited - Center for Early Childhood Education.

Champagne and Diapers

Parenting

The table heaves with steaming dishes of yellow rice, delectable looking roast chicken and side dishes of an innumerable number, tho...