Monthly Archives: April 2008

Expert schmexpert. Mother (ie me) knows best!

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Felicity Moore

We pay a lot of attention to child behavioural experts when making decisions about our children. Even if you think you don’t, think you eschew what the experts say, a lot of it filters through into the common cultrual psyche … Continue reading →

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The thrill (terror) of multiples

Posted on April 26, 2008 by Felicity Moore

When I had my third child, last November, I had no idea how chaotic three kids under three would be. Days like today make me wonder what the bloody hell I was thinking when I thought it was a good … Continue reading →

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More tolerance required?

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Felicity Moore

While out shopping recently at the supermarket a little boy, around 3 or 4 years old, ploughed into me full tilt while I was comparing prices on pasta spirals. He looked up with a mischevious grin and then took off … Continue reading →

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Itsy bitsy biters – what to do when reality bites

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Felicity Moore

You’re watching your adorable toddler playing with other children in the sandpit at playgroup. A squabble breaks out over a toy shovel and before you can say ‘Mike Tyson, spit that ear out’ Miss Two has bitten little Cindy’s forearm. … Continue reading →

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Sexing up of children (II)

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Felicity Moore

There is an argument percolating that our children are: a) growing up too fast b) being sexualised too early or c) both I think every generation feels the one following is moving too quickly so that’s nothing new. Bookmark on … Continue reading →

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Sexing up our children

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Felicity Moore

A new website featuring a game where girls rack up credits to buy boob jobs, trade in diet pills and designer lingerie is threatening to launch the moral brigade into a tizzy about ‘sexing up’ our underage children and teaching … Continue reading →

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