Hi, my name is Lynsey and I am a imperfect mum. My children are exceptional young people and they are extremely intelligent. I have taught them to be strong and aware of their feelings and to consider the environment and other people. People often make comment about what a good job I am doing. I […]
Category: Parenting
Overcoming the Challenges of Co-Parenting
Parenting isn’t easy. That may be the understatement of the century on its own. But, when you’re trying to co-parent while separated or divorced, it’s a completely different animal. You might have a hard time being around your former partner. Communication may not be easy. In some cases, face-to-face communication might not even be an […]
Letting Go of Mum Guilt
When did guilt become such a huge part of being a mum? Mum guilt is the worst. We all want to be the best mum we can for our kids. But we also have to remember we are human beings. And as human beings, perfection is an impossible goal. Trying to do everything “right” as […]
Dear Google Doctor – Stop Worrying Me!
Hands up if the second you feel a niggle in your throat you immediately grab your phone and Google ‘sore throat’ or ‘how to make a sore throat go away’, and then immediately turn to whoever is in the vicinity and yell out “OMG Google says I may have throat cancer!!!!!” Slight exaggeration? Perhaps. But […]
What is Really Important?
I have a list of ‘important things’ that I need to do. Things that I need to do, that I really should do. But what is really important? I feel reckless, and even guilty, when I ignore the list. However sometimes the pull towards other things that needs to take priority. Sometimes I need […]

