Mother of All Worries
There’s something about motherhood that taps into a deep-seated fear that we are not good enough or that we are not doing our job as a mother properly. The truth is, everyone reading this blog right...
View Article101 Things To Do With Your Toddler
One of my goals while my children are still very young is to play with them as much as possible. Here are some stuff I wish to do- or at least will try as many as possible 101 Things To Do With Your...
View ArticleRamadan: The Month for Fasting
Ramadan is about begin in a few days time, I thought I’d briefly explain what it is. To celebrate the beginning of Ramadan I will be posting activities and crafts based on Ramadan for both parents and...
View ArticleRamadan Craft
So here is the post I have been promising about my Ramadan project!!! Insha’ALlah there is still time to do one for your house if you like it. I have just started mine and I’m more excited than the...
View Article30 children’s activities for ramadan
http://goodtreemontessori.wordpress.com/2008/08/22/30-childrens-activities-for-ramadan/ I’m always looking for crafts for children, I came across this wonderful blog with suggestions for 30 activities...
View ArticleMy dear ramadan stay-at-home mom I salute you
This is a great article written by one of my favourite Shiekhs- Yaser Birjas. Beautifully written and full of practicle tips to make the most of Ramadan for us stay at home mums. My dear Ramadan...
View ArticleThe Milk of Love
This week is WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK. So with that in mind I wanted to share this wonderful article written by a amazing muslim midwife. It certainly gives us a different perspective of breastfeeding!...
View ArticleTo My Son, on his 3rd Birthday
Here we are again, celebrating another one of your birthdays. Didn’t I just watch you turn 2? I remember when I held you in my arms, so tiny yet so perfect in every way. You were much wanted and...
View ArticleTo my dear third child, my little baby
As I sit here and try to put down into words what this last year has meant to me, I am realizing that no words could ever fully describe how much you have changed my life. A year ago today, you entered...
View ArticleRaising toddler boys: How to rise to the challenge
Walk in to any childcare centre, playgroup or mother’s group meeting and you will immediately see the difference between toddler boys and girls. The girls can mostly be found sitting quietly, carefully...
View ArticleNewborn Baby Poems
In honour of my nephew born today (my brother’s second child) I thought I would gather together a few poems. I have searched the web to collect sweet, cute and heart-felt poems perfect for this very...
View ArticleQuick Recipe #4
These look so delicious.. hollow out your banana, dip the end in melted chocolate and roll in nuts/sprinkles, fill with peanut butter/caramel.. I’m definitely giving these a go ;-)
View ArticleToddler Speech Delay
As a teacher in early years I have seen quite a few children with speech delays. Actually, I have taught children as old as 6 years with speech delay. I know as parents we eagerly await our children’s...
View ArticleTips to survive your child’s first day at school
When my first child started nursery, I remember how distraught I felt. If your child’s raring for his first day at school but you’re feeling nervous about waving goodbye, follow these tips to help you...
View Article10 ways to help your toddler settle into nursery
Yes… It’s that time of year…my second child has started nursery. Although I have been through this ‘first’ with my older child I still felt anxious and quite emotional. As a mother of three children I...
View ArticleLetter to the Unfulfilled Wife
This is an article I came across on saudilife.net. Often our role as a mother and wife can get overwhelming, I think this is quite normal in a marriage but sometimes we do reach rock bottom. This...
View ArticleThe Blessings in Your Child’s Milestones
I was observing my youngest boy (my baby) the other day. He has just turned a year old. I was watching him as he climbed up the stairs with his dad to his brother’s room then back to the stairs....
View ArticleMy Blog Makeover Revealed!
I have been eagerly awaiting this day, and I’m so excited to finally share this with you… my blog makeover! SEE… ~Before~ The creative genius behind my new design is Ro Little from Mommy Blog...
View ArticleThe Competitive Mum Syndrome
Being a parent can be challenging. Many people have said that it’s one of the toughest jobs you will ever have. After giving birth to three children (a mum who still fully admits to being very mildly...
View ArticleI Missed My Own Anniversary Of Blogging!
Well honestly I cannot believe I forgot my blog’s First Anniversary!!! 13th June marked an important anniversary for me, the first anniversary of my blog and Facebook page. My goodness, where does the...
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