Whatever you do, choose kindness
It's easy to hurt children's feelings. And it's also easy to forget about it. They forgive easily and move on, and even come back to you a few minutes later regardless of how you upset them.
Slow doesn’t mean stupid
Growing up, we would hear folktales from our grandmothers about clever hare and his slow, dull friend tortoise or silly baboon. From these stories, it is apparent we often mistake speed for intelligence; those children who catch on faster being more preferred to the slower ones. But there is a vast difference between speed and intelligence, mostly. Slow doesn't mean stupid.
Self-care: 5 ways that have helped me keep sane
Being a mum is a job where everyone expects to be taken care of by you. Sure, mums are our 'safe place', no matter how old one gets they still want their mum. However, it can be easy to think of others and forget the most important person: you! Self-care is very crucial so that the rest of the family have the best of you.
