MOMSNOTES
Articles
4 Types of parenting
“When it comes to parenting, there is a great deal of diversity among families. Cultural backgrounds have a major impact on how the family unit exists and how children are reared. Different cultural, ethnic, and spiritual ideologies, socio-economic status, and single-parent families are some of the factors that determine a variety of parenting styles among families. There are 4 types of parenting methods, what is your style?..”
Time doesn’t mind
“It is irony, this mom-ing thing we do. Just the fact that sleep deprivation is a genuine form of torture makes our role as ‘nurturing mother’ ludicrous! So when you feel overwhelmed as a mom and you’re struggling to see a way forward, remember time is a great teacher. You only need to manage one day and that day is today!..”
Mommy-time away
“It doesn’t necessarily need to be a conference. Whatever the occasion, it’s a brief period of time away from the family and “mommy duties” – Tsk Tsk I hear you sigh to yourself; why would I need time away from the kids (and hubby)? Well, dear reader my question to you is: Why not?..”
Winter holiday in Mozambique
“If you are a sun lover and just don’t like winter, this is for you! The best time to visit Mozambique is between April and November. While holidays at the coast in Mozambique are always great, winter is just the perfect climate there…”
Consequence of choice
“Consequences of choice
With ‘modern’ life bombarding us with an endless supply of options, decisions and choices, it’s no surprise that we have become desensitized to the endless bombardment of adverts and stimulation that is forced on us in every aspect of our lives…”
Travel safe – car accident
“What to do when you’re in a car accident?
Until it actually happens to you, you may not be aware of how stressful it is to be involved in a road traffic accident, even if it is just a bumper-bashing. Being prepared by knowing what to do and what your rights are, will certainly relieve some of the stress…”
Start a family garden
“Yes, this is an amaz¬ing way to have a shared interest and involve the kids too. Whether you have a big garden or not, gardening is a wonderful activity that brings the fam¬ily together….”
Managing the wind
“Children are the same as these biodome trees. They need the daily pressures of life, remembering to do homework and chores, learning how to work out differences between themselves and others, learning how to manage social challenges, when to dig into themselves and understand their actions, and ultimately, how to grow…”
Party planing on a budget
“Between my 3 kids I have planned many a party and I have learnt so much about what works and what doesn’t. While this will vary from family to family, some fundamen¬tals are worth mentioning…”
Sisters are doing it for themselves
“Although the journey there and back were two totally different experiences – they were both great. At the end of the day with all the rands and SENSE we spent; it was truly a magnificent ‘sisters are doing if for themselves’ holiday. I am trying to convince my sister next up – LONDON!! From cozzies to coats!..”
Aniska skin & art
“Their range of treatments, from aes¬thetic to spa, has ensured that Aniska Skin and Art has become a trusted name for beauty throughout Nelspruit and the Lowveld over the past 27 years. Priding themselves on excel¬lence and perfection, whilst providing each of their clients with the best indi¬vidual care and attention expected from a truly trusted salon….”
Social Dilemma
“In the ‘era of instant’ as I like to call it, where we have instant friends, instant coffee, instant meals and instant gratification… Where do we stand in making up our own minds? What is your role in the social media dilemma?..”
