From the moment you first laid eyes on your child, it was the happiest day of your life. You watched as they learned to say “mama” and “dada,” and you marveled as they discovered their hands, feet, and even their reflection. Then, they began to crawl, expand their vocabulary, stand for the first time, takeContinue reading “29. How dare you! From Hero to Villain: The Changing Role of a Parent.”
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28. Divorce: What I Wish I Knew Before taking the Leap
Growing up, divorce wasn’t something that was openly discussed. Not many people I knew had gone through it, at least not publicly. Most couples I knew stayed married, unless a partner passed away. But in private, many of those relationships had ended long ago only the finances, children, and security kept them together. I decidedContinue reading “28. Divorce: What I Wish I Knew Before taking the Leap”
27. When Did Children Become the Parents? Reclaiming Our Authority
When did children become the ones calling the shots? When did we, as parents, lose our power to command our homes? I’ll tell you when. It was when we started prioritising the wants of our children over their actual needs. It happened when we became so obsessed with protecting their feelings that we forgot toContinue reading “27. When Did Children Become the Parents? Reclaiming Our Authority”
26. Rebuilding After the Pandemic: A Parent’s Struggle to Find Normal.
We’ve been told to return to our lives as we once knew them, to accept the changes we’ve faced, and to brace ourselves for even more. Or, we’re told to prepare for a near lockdown again. That’s easy for others to say. The last 18 months have been hell. I’ve had teenagers cooped up inContinue reading “26. Rebuilding After the Pandemic: A Parent’s Struggle to Find Normal.”
25 .The Cost of Social Media: A Parent’s Struggle to Protect Their Children
Well, here it is—the first consequence of the mobile phone pandemic that has swept through society this decade. For those who don’t know, I’ve been locked in a constant battle with my children over their access to social media through smartphones. I made the tough decision to confiscate their phones until they turn 18. AsContinue reading “25 .The Cost of Social Media: A Parent’s Struggle to Protect Their Children”
24. Lying: A Natural Phase or Something We Teach Our Kids?
As a child, the instinct to lie often stems from not wanting to get into trouble. They’ve done something wrong, and they don’t want anyone to know. But why hide it? Likely because deep down, they know they shouldn’t have done it in the first place. If they know this, then why go ahead andContinue reading “24. Lying: A Natural Phase or Something We Teach Our Kids?”
23. When the Ones You Love Cause You the Most Pain.
As a parent, your life revolves around creating a safe haven for your loved ones. But what happens when the people closest to you, your teens, who believe they’re fully grown, start influencing their siblings with their erratic behavior? The pain of rejection from those you would die for is the deepest cut. How canContinue reading “23. When the Ones You Love Cause You the Most Pain.”
22. The Year That Changed Us: Grief in the Time of Lockdown.
The Year That Changed Us: Grief in the Time of Lockdown This was a truly horrible year (2020). I’ve lost acquaintances, friends, and close family but the most painful, unexpected loss has been my children. Not in the physical sense, but emotionally.The connection, the closeness, the ease of our bond it’s all changed. Our family,Continue reading “22. The Year That Changed Us: Grief in the Time of Lockdown.”
21. Pandemic Teens & Rollercoaster Days: Where’s the Manual for This?
Can nothing ever be simple? Certainly not in my life. It would be nice just once if everything could go according to plan. Just one day where nothing goes sideways. No surprises. No stress. Just peace. I remember being a child, loving roller coasters the thrill, the rush, the sharp twists and turns.Now? I dreadContinue reading “21. Pandemic Teens & Rollercoaster Days: Where’s the Manual for This?”
20. Power Plays & Parenting: Lessons from the Garden Shed.
In an attempt to teach the simple lesson of following instructions and doing as you’re told I lost the fight. How did I lose? Simple. My child understands me better than I realised. She knows that if she puts in a half-hearted effort just enough to technically follow instructions but not enough to do itContinue reading “20. Power Plays & Parenting: Lessons from the Garden Shed.”
Real Talk: Diary of a Seriously Fcked Off Parent 