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Submitted by The Imperfect Mum on Fri, 21/02/2014 - 14:42.
*Sponsored post Here's a little insight into what I do for my day job. I'm an Educational Consultant at my family owned business Harleys Educational . The year before my daughter started prep I put together a pack to help us get ready. Since then this pack has become one of our biggest sellers. Here is a quick little video I made about the products featured in that pack. Don't laugh at me and my...
Submitted by The Imperfect Mum on Wed, 12/02/2014 - 14:41.
Separation anxiety is fairly normal occurrence and most children will experience this at some stage. And it's something they will eventually grow out of. My daughter suffered from it when she started prep so i've learnt some things along the way so I thought I would share them with you all. 1) Make sure tell them what is happening. Explain using direct language what will be happening try to do...
Submitted by Guest Poster on Wed, 20/11/2013 - 00:00.
About Author: JB is the volunteer co-coordinator, and a regular writer, for Fighters Against Child Abuse Australia. She is a stay-at-home mum with 6 children aged between the ages of 7 months and 20 years and is currently working toward a BA Literature / Sociology, and a diploma in counselling. Child sexual abuse is a topic nobody wants to talk about. Not only is it an uncomfortable subject, but...
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 22/10/2013 - 20:28.
This was written by Anonomous Imperfect Mum wishing to share her story. "Ive been reading a lot about how people are struggling financially at the moment (not just on here in life in general) I thought I should share how and why my husband and I live debt free". How we do it: This isn’t to preach, or to tell people how things should be done, but more of an enlightenment as to how we, a family of...
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 22/10/2013 - 09:59.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. Headlice. Help! Need I say more? How do I get rid of headlice? Samantha: They don’t go away, there is always one kid that has them, and by the time you clear them from your kids heads, they are making the rounds again. Use conditioner and comb, cheapest and easiest to use. We have used all of the...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 14/09/2013 - 19:15.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. Looking for some new ideas to jazz up the kids lunchboxes for school! Anyone got some ideas for us? Thanks! Sara: We do carrot/celery stick, cheese cubes, popcorn, wraps, fruit salads, homemade muffins, quiches, savoury muffins, carrot cake/muffins… Jess: Savoury muffins, mini pizza’s made on...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 14/09/2013 - 19:15.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. The funny things that kids say! Here are our top ten answers! Enjoy! Sarah: Whilst in a petrol station one morning a group of Muslim women walked in in full cover ( sorry not sure of correct terms! ) in black. My gorgeous six year old at the time yelled out excitedly “Mummy look – ninjas!!!!”...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 14/09/2013 - 19:15.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. How do I get the kids to stay in their bed at night time? This mummy NEEDS her sleep, and it’s difficult with so many arms and legs in the bed! Annette: I have 6 children and all came to bed with me at some point. It’s nice, but we do need our space. I would hug them for a few minutes and then...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 14/09/2013 - 19:13.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. Our little one was toilet trained, but has since started going backwards and refusing to go unless it is in a nappy. Help!! We are trying to go cold turkey, but I’m ready to give up… Any tips or advice? Nellie: Our son would only ever poo in a nappy till he was almost 4. We tried cold turkey...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 14/09/2013 - 19:12.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. Just wondering how I get some other parents opinions on vaccinations. I have a 4 year old and an 8 week old. My 4 year has been vaccinated, but I have since read about the bad effects of vaccinating, and am wondering what the process is if were to keep my 8 week old non vaccinated, how do I put...
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