Before having a toddler, the only mood swings I needed to worry about were my own. But those few days before Aunt Flo comes to town are nowhere near as chaotic as when my toddler sees I’m leaving the room to have a wee. I’ve learned to control my mood swings – though it’s a
The terrible twos are utterly brutal. Just when you thought your child was entering those golden years when your family life would look like something from an Enid Blyton book illustration, your kid whacks you in the face then spends an hour screaming because of their socks. The newborn days are hard, I really don’t
I used to be the only one who could do everything right in my toddler’s eyes. Now it seems she’s changed her mind and everything I’m doing is wrong. This defiant streak she’s demonstrating right now is normal, a little frustrating at times, but normal. I’m happy to see her flexing her independent muscles. She’s
When couples discuss if they’re ready to have a baby they rarely get into the nitty gritty of what comes after the first year. There’s a lot of talk about changing nappies, sleepless nights and crying. A baby seems daunting at that moment. And it is, becoming a parent is the biggest challenge you will