Paying Attention to Your Child
We all want attention, to be acknowledged and appreciated that we are valuable, that we exist. A smile, a hug, a wave, a kind word exhibits positive re…
A Mother’s Work
by Kate Sawtschuk
âWhat do you do?â is a common enough question to be asked in social situations. Your job (or lack of) can play a big part in how peo…
Consequences for Children – How and When They Apply
Consequences are a part of life. If a driver speeds on the road, the driver receives a fine. If a teen uses their mobile phone at night past the agreed time, the …
âMy 6-yo son caught what we thought was a regular virus. He was never the same again.â
by Kate King
Do you give your kids a cute little nickname? For us, Max was our little monkey. Happy, bubbly, cheeky and kind is what summed up our boy. Our gentl…
RDM Mum Told “The Odds Are Against You” Shares IVF Story
by Di Shepherd (iBelieve Fitness)
I always thought that I had time to have a baby. I was waiting for some kind of sign to tell me that I was ready. So inste…
How to Help Improve Your Childâs Behaviour
Here are 3 tips from The Northern Centre for helping to improve behaviour in children:
1. Reduce The Talk, Reduce The Noise
As parents we all want our c…
What to Expect When You’re Expecting… a Caesarean
by Rebecca Lee
My first born was delivered via emergency C-section 5.5 years ago. The 48hrs leading up to her birth were long and painful with regular contra…
How to be Less Trashy
The 5 for Ryde Mums Talk School Lunches
Firstly, a disclaimer. We donât eat clean. We like to swear. Sometimes (most of the time) we drink too …
41 Weeks Pregnant and Counting
by Amy O’Donnell
This is my second birth story that I am choosing to write for Ryde District Mums, this time because of how far over my due …
Kindergarten Survival Tips For Parents
by Gloria Hill
A year ago, I was staring down the barrel of kindergarten. The first day of kindy was creeping up on me, and as the countdown drew nearer, the kno…