Wednesday 16 February 2011
Did you watch the fascinating documentary Life at 5 last night on ABC1?. The third installment of the Life Series saw the eleven Aussie kids involvied in the longitudinal study now aged 5. Australia has already met these children and their families in Life at 1 and Life at 3. (If you missed these ones you can iview them over at the Life Series site.)
(Shine: at age 1, age 3 and age 5.)
Over two episodes, Life at 5 tracks our group of children against contemporary scientific discoveries and findings from two areas of child development: childhood resilience, and the factors which enhance...
Wednesday 09 February 2011 -
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This week I was Super Mum…
NOT because the house was clean.
NOT because the clothes were all washed.
NOT because I baked from scratch.
NOT because I was neatly dressed.
NOT because we were on-time for the school run.
NOT because I juggled a multitude of commitments.
NOT because I lived up to anyone’s expectations, including my own.
This week I was Super Mum…
BECAUSE when my son asked me to wear a cape...
Wednesday 02 February 2011 -
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As the South-East part of the state recovers and rebuilds following the floods, the North and Far-North Queensland communities are bracing for the most severe cyclone we have ever seen. Tropical Cyclone Yasi will hit tonight. Schools have been closed for the rest of the week. Hospitals have been evacuated. Airports shut. Roads closed. Thousands and thousands of residents told to flee. This is a very, very serious...
Saturday 15 January 2011 -
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The waters are already receding and the cleanup has begun, but the effects of this disaster will be felt for a long time. I hadn’t intended to post again about the 2011 Brisbane floods. However, I have had requests from readers across Australia and around the world!
My supermarket shelves!
Whether you have a four year old or a fourteen year old, they are probably asking you the same question: Why? Some...
Wednesday 12 January 2011 -
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This week hasn’t gone as I planned. It hasn’t gone as anyone in Brisbane planned. How do you plan for a once-in-a-hundred-year event?
Today, 75% of the state of Queensland has been declared a disaster zone, with flooding widespread, deaths confirmed and many people still missing. It is a grim day in this beautiful part of the world. The Brisbane River is swelling… spilling over its banks and swallowing...
Thursday 23 December 2010 -
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We are always busy, busy on Christmas Day. Two excited kids will rush to stockings at dawn, we’ll be off to church at 7am where I’ll be singing, and then we’ll be sharing with friends and family all day. Lots of presents to give, and food to eat, and love to share.
But Christmas Eve is our special time. Our time for the four of us to just be a family together.
We wrap the last of the presents.
We...
Wednesday 08 December 2010 -
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As 2010 comes to a close (oh. my. goodness!) we say goodbye to some of the people in our “village” who have helped to raise our kids: teachers, carers, coaches, babysitters, specialists… But what to give to show our appreciation?
This morning on air I suggested some alternatives to the usual gifts:
Listen here! SquiggleMum Podcast – thankyou gifts
Instead of chocolates… give a bowl of...
Saturday 04 December 2010 -
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This week on 96Five FM (podcast below) I talked about their current campaign to send 3500 letters to soldiers serving away from home this Christmas. Many readers will know that I grew up in an Army family myself. My Dad served in the Australian Defence Force for 20 years, and much of my childhood was spent moving where ever Dad was posted. I remember the times when Dad was away. We missed him, and I’m sure he...
Tuesday 30 November 2010 -
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Be gentle with me on this one, ok?
So you remember the Barbie post? (If not you might want to jump back and read it here.) In the post I shared my thoughts about Barbie, and my personal reasons for not purchasing the dolls for my daughter. The post sparked LOTS of healthy debate. Some mums agreed with my concerns regarding body image, some shared that while they played with Barbies themselves as kids they don’t...
Sunday 21 November 2010 -
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November marks my second blogoversary here at SquiggleMum! My first year of blogging was exciting but also a very steep learning curve. It was about making my mark online. My second year of blogging has been incredibly fast paced, but very rewarding. It’s been about learning to juggle online and offline commitments. I am looking forward to my third year of blogging! I hope it will be a year of good choices,...
