Monthly Archives: February 2008

Sharing the pain

Teaching children to share is difficult and different tactics are required depending on the child’s age. How do you avoid the embarrassment of a child who refuses to share his toys with visiting children?  Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post … Continue reading

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Keep your discipline away from my child!

About two years ago, while at the free playgym at Chermside Westfield, my child was being gouged by another little boy. I immediately addressed the little gouger and told him in no uncertain terms to take his hands off my … Continue reading

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Fun at the fair, but am I too fat to fly?

Have you ever wanted to go away for a weekend but baulked at the idea of taking your toddler or infant child? Me too. Until last Thursday, that is.* Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via … Continue reading

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Pensioner parenting – right or wrong?

It is almost impossible to believe that a woman in Victoria has given birth at 54. As I mentioned in an earlier blog, even though it’s medically possible, the physical limitations of your body at 50 years old are natural … Continue reading

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