How to Cope as an Ex-Pat Mother: Strategies For Coping with Homesickness

Mummy Confession: I miss my American friends and family all the time. And occasionally a few other things about my “home” country. I was a teenager when I first visited what I now call home. I had no clue that the metric system would be an integral part of my future. I scoffed at science and math problems that had me calculate train collisions using meters per second speeds. Though, let me be honest, no one actually thinks in metres (yes, spelling!) per second here (or no one I have met thus far). My story of how I came to Read More

I Bribe My Kids

Mummy Confession: I bribe my kids. All the time. Before I was a parent, I vowed I would never be, “one of those parents who bribes their kids.” My children would learn to behave. Little did I know, thinking like a future mum and actually being a mum are two different things. Plus the fact that bribing the children doesn’t mean they aren’t behaving. Let me tell you my tale of how I discovered the blessing of bribery. Some may call it “incentives ” or “rewards” or even a tool for positive parenting. But for me personally it falls under Read More

How to Help Baby STAY asleep

Mummy Confession: For a portion of their tiny lives, my babies were belly-sleeping bed-sharers. Disclosure: This post is no sponsored, affiliated, or otherwise in collaboration with any of the following companies or products and the opinions and experiences are my own. This post however may contain affiliate links which means qualifying purchases earn me a commission. See my disclosure policy for details. Please consult with a medical professional should you need advice on getting your baby to sleep. I know I will probably get some negative feedback for this, because I already know it goes against SIDS safe sleeping guidelines. I do not Read More

Fun (And FREE) Activities With Little Kids & Babies At Home

Mummy Confession: I’m not rich. So sometimes, I use things around the house to keep my kids entertained. For this post, I have collaborated with fellow Mummy-Blogger Nicola from MummytoDex.com . Feel free to check out her Blog and the great things she has going there from Baby Food Recipes to Everyday Life Posts. Disclosure: Amanda is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Small fees may be earned if you use the affiliate links provided on Read More

Why I Love Daniel Tiger: The Best TV Show for Toddlers

Mummy Confession: I love Daniel Tiger. Disclosure: I am an Amazon associate. I earn affiliate fees through qualifying purchases. See my disclosure policy for details. As I discussed in a previous post, my kids get screen time. We’ve been cutting back on it a lot lately, but one show I love them watching is Daniel Tiger. If you don’t know what this is and you have toddlers or preschoolers- look into it! Daniel Tiger was created honouring Fred Roger from  Mister Roger’s Neighborhood, an American television show loved by many for the years it aired. Many of the characters are similar Read More