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An ode to popcorn
Because sometimes you just have to talk about something that you love that is light, crunchy and delicious. As a kind of introduction to the silly season here is a silly post. All about popcorn. Because sometimes you just have to talk about something that you love that is light, crunchy and delicious. I might…
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Write them a note
A very simple top tip for increasing connection with your child; write them a note. Or draw them a picture. Hearing you say “I love you” is wonderful, having it written down to look at again and again is amazing. I remember very vividly on certain days when I was in primary school opening my…
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Potjie Pot Poems
“I want people to identify with characters in the poems, and to laugh at themselves, to not beat themselves up about things but have a good laugh. I want people to know they’re not alone.” This week I was gifted a book called “Potjie Pot Poems” and I was delighted to see it was written…
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Belonging and Reassurance
We need to recognise when children are presenting with reassurance-seeking behaviour and to do what we can to let them know “You belong here, you’re mine and I am so glad you are.” The best thing my husband ever said to me was not “I love you”, but “You belong here, with us.” It was…
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The hot pot game!
Another fun game the whole family can play. This one is less competitive and no one can lose. It’s a win-win! Another fun game the whole family can play. This one is less competitive and no one can lose. It’s a win-win! (Therefore also a great game for children’s parties) What you need All you…
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The chocolate game
Something fun to do on this very chilly weekend. The chocolate game is an old classic that the family can play together. But it comes with a warning, you will find out who the most competitive people are in your family very fast!! You need a bar of chocolate, wrapper off. Some gloves and a…
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