Author: mumpire
Taking back control of your home
Breathing Easy
Asthma is a common medical complaint of children, but don’t assume that ventolin and other steroid medications are your only solution. While you should always follow doctors orders, there…
Explaining to a child why it ‘just ain’t cricket’
Cheaters never prosper, isn’t that how the old adage goes? It’s what we tell our children when they steal money out of the Monopoly bank or swear blind they weren’t…
Tech negligence cost me $12,500
You know how you read about those naughty, feverish kids who have racked up gaming bills in the hundreds and you think: How stupid must your parents be? Where were…
Uniforms are what keep parents sane (most days)
There are several reasons to be grateful we don’t live in North America. Donald Trump and negligent gun laws unquestionably top the list, but for parents with school age…
When kids’ soccer comes with adult aggravation
If you screamed yourself hoarse watching the A-league grand final, try standing by the sidelines watching a motley crew of seven years try to find the back of the net.…
Is the school rating system a waste of time?
There was never a question about which school I would attend as a child. My mother was definitely not an “old girl” of any private school establishment and my father,…