11 things that become particularly hellish once you have kidsOnce you become a parent, certain experiences become amplified, which is both good and bad. On the good side, simple things like a trip to the zoo or spotting a digger on the street become completely magical experiences. On the bad side, things like… Jan 31 20January 31, 2020Article at Babyology
I traded a Spotify subscription for 24/7 access to my teens' locationMy 15 year old son has gone into the city to play pool. I’m trying to read in bed, but I can’t relax until he’s home safe. If I sound neurotic to you, it’s probably because you don’t have a teenager. I have three teenage sons: Eldest (19), Twin One… Dec 06 18December 06, 2018Article at The Sydney Morning Herald
To the friend who made me love motherhood … thank youWhen I look back on the baby and toddler years, the most constant thing in my life was you. You were there when I cried because my kid wouldn’t sleep, you were there when I cried because my kid wouldn’t use the potty and you were there when I cried… Apr 17 18April 17, 2018Article at Babyology
13 things dads should never do once they have a babyWhen it comes to life with a new baby, men can be a bit slow on the uptake. So fellas, if your wife just pegged a pair of balled up socks at your head in a blind rage, take a squiz down this list and see if you have been doing any of these no-nos… Feb 22 18February 22, 2018Article at Babyology
Real life confession: I hated the newborn and baby phaseI’ve never been a forward planner and when I fell pregnant with my first child, I hadn’t put much thought into it beyond, “I’m married, I’m ready.” Most significantly I had not considered the possibility that I wouldn’t love the baby phase. I just… Jan 15 18January 15, 2018Article at Babyology
9 embarrassing things your kid will do when they start schoolBrace yourself! If you have a kid about to start school for the first time then you will have to face most if not all of these at some point. 1. Wet their pants when they have never done it before A friend’s son went to a school that had a special… Jan 11 18January 11, 2018Article at Babyology
10 types of dads you will meet once you become a parentWhether you’re a new dad who can see a bit of himself in one of these types of dads, or a mum who thanks her lucky stars she isn’t married to a 1950s-type dad, you are bound to meet most, if not all, of these dad-types at some point in your parenting… Jan 09 18January 09, 2018Article at Babyology
If you’ve never done any of these things are you even a mum?Becoming a parent brings with it a wide array of new experiences that were never mentioned in any of the parenting books. It’s an exclusive club with many ritual hazings that form a lifelong, never-ending initiation. Here are 23 things you can ask… Aug 18 17August 18, 2017Article at Babyology
Riding in cars with kids: 10 horrors that go on in the backseatIf you have just become a parent and you routinely travel with a baby napping or gurgling peacefully in the backseat, you should probably start preparing yourself for the next phase of parenting: The horror that is kids in cars. Because once you are… Aug 04 17August 04, 2017Article at Babyology
New calls to require families with kids to sit separately on planesA RECENT survey from Airfare Watchdog revealed something those of us with kids already knew: 52% of travellers dread being near us and find us so annoying with our pesky kids that they want us to travel in a separate section of the plane, reports… Jun 22 17June 22, 2017Article at NewsComAu
The tired mum’s guide to playing with your kids when you just can’t anymoreWhen you have small children, the lure of the couch is the clarion call of slumber. I used to doze off during The Teletubbies and to be honest it was like being in a stoner’s dream. I remember being half asleep and subconsciously excited at the… Jun 01 17June 01, 2017Article at Babyology
The how to work a baby guide every new parent really needs in their lifeIt is a fact often lamented by weary first-time parents that babies do not come with an instruction booklet. If they did come with an instruction booklet, here’s what it might say. Newborn owner’s manual and start-up guide Congratulations! You have… Apr 13 17April 13, 2017Article at Babyology
Real life: “Birth was like a train wreck for me”When I see birth announcements, with the glowing mother holding a scrunchy-faced newborn and smiling tiredly for the ever-present smartphone camera, I cannot relate at all. 18 years ago I had my first baby and there are no photos of that magic… Mar 27 17March 27, 2017Article at Babyology
Seven things parents should never do in cafesSource:istock OPINION THERE is a certain attitude among parents (and I know, because I am one) that because we are suffering by the hands of our children, so too must everyone around us. This has led to some particularly entitled behaviour in cafes… Mar 16 17March 16, 2017Article at NewsComAu
Oh the shame! 10 humiliating ways your kids will embarrass youThere’s no doubt that having kids is a humbling experience: it starts with a routine cervix exam at your first pregnancy check-up and pretty much peaks with the birth, where you may or may not poo in front of total strangers. After that, things don’t… Feb 09 17February 09, 2017Article at Babyology
The pre-baby vows all couples REALLY need to takeTraditionally it’s at the wedding when couples make their vows to one another. And it’s easy to make promises when it’s just the two of you in the picture. Throw a baby into the mix and suddenly promising to “love and obey” takes on a whole new level… Nov 22 16November 22, 2016Article at Babyology
10 kids you don't want to invite for a playmatePLAYDATES are a double-edged sword: on the one hand, once you've organised one, you feel like Mary Poppins, on the other it means you have to put up with someone else's kid. And other people's children are like bodily emissions: they are so much more… Jul 27 13July 27, 2013Article at NewsComAu
