Letters to my Gemini Mothers by Ruane Bester 

  Letters to my Gemini Mothers   Bound as “twins”, only through your connection to me: your son. Biological and step. The similarities end there. Thanking each of you is so different, one may almost wonder why I’m even thanking one at all.   Dear Mother  I guess one should start polite. Thank you for […]

Seeds and Co, Terry Hills

Seeds and Co  – A Nursery Cafe in Terry Hills Terry Hills Nursery Cafe Scene Seeds and Co had been on my must-see list for ages!   There are few nurseries in Terry Hills on the Upper North Shore that have great cafes. Two of them, that I know of, have playground areas for kids […]

Dermaveen Shampoo – the answer to CradleCap (for us)

Curing Cradle Cap  Our personal experience of Cradle Cap Cradle Cap plagued my child for years. The poor little thing’s hair wasn’t even growing properly as a result of it.   It started when he was a baby and at almost 4 it still had not gone away. It was getting so bad that my […]

A LETTER TO MY MOM by Brad Slaughter

A Thank You Letter from Brad Slaughter   Mom,    Since the divorce years ago, I have been your confidant and close friend. We’ve always shared everything with each other, especially the thoughts that keep us up at night. I know that you think our family is broken and split up, and that you feel […]

What to buy when you’re expecting: All Things Sleeping

What to buy when you’re expecting: All Things Sleeping Sleeping babies are a beautiful thing Is it wrong that sleep time is one of my favourite times of day 🙂 A good sleep makes my kids so happy. It’s also really great when you see them wake up smiling ready for the next day’s adventures.   […]

Chelsea Street Playground, Redfern 

Chelsea Street Playground Chelsea Street Playground has plenty of spaces to explore for kids. There is a bit of grass to sit on and may be good for a picnic.   While the structures are minimal in comparison to the playgrounds beyond the City this little playground is a nice find if you’re in Redfern […]