Let’s Talk About Periods Baby
So last week, when I was out working, my eldest daughter Taylah (who will be 10 this week,) asked Boatman, ‘dad, what’s a period?’ His response was typical: It’s an amount of time. Of course. Obviously, that was not the type of period she was referring to. It turned out the girls at school were talking about how they were ‘starting their period,’ (which I highly doubt considering the complete lack of physical development from most of these girls), and had...
Read MoreIt’s Not You, It’s Me
I’ve been reading about personality types. Partly because I am an extremely driven melancholy choleric who must know everything , and partly because I believe that it’s part of responsibilty as a parent to understand my kids the best I can. And part of that, is knowing what makes them tick. Now I know a few people who are a little against personality naming and whatnot, usually because they hate to be put in a box. I get that; no one wants to be labelled. And I know a lot of people...
Read MoreDear Ava
Dear Ava, Sometimes, mummies on the Internet write really lovely letters to their offspring. They are full of kind words, and whimsical reflections and will provide a beautiful history to look back on in the future. This is not one of those letters. Yes I do love you, very much. You are full of personality and gumption and a degree of craziness that obviously proves you came from my body. You’re very cute. Obviously. I mean look at that face. You’re also very smart which bodes well...
Read MoreLine Upon Line
On Saturday I bravely faced the pre-Mothers Day craziness at Darwin’s only major shopping centre with all four children, in order to exchange a faulty birthday present I had bought for my mum. To say it was chaotic would be kind. There were people everywhere, all doing their own thing and making me wish that my plan for world domination had been implemented by now. Failing that though, I was trying to make sure that my kids and I were not one of the many other self absorbed shoppers...
Read MoreTotally Addicted to Choice
I’m very aware of the fact that the way I parent, is quite different from the vast majority of people, and this post is really no different. Last week I talked about freedom and responsibility, and then when it comes to kids, they need to be in equal quantities. So the child who has shown responsibility, is granted more freedom, and the vice versa. That’s fairly easy to work out with an older child. Logical consequences are easier to dish out when you know the person in question...
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