Comments on: Advice to Mums of Young Children

By: shambolicliving

shambolicliving — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:14:37 +0000

In reply to df. So glad you liked the post. I agonised over moving my kids from Brisbane to Port Macquarie but it was the best thing for us, I don't know how you coped with lots of moves when you were young but you are right it would give you a much greater flexibility as an adult.

By: df

df — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:02:25 +0000

I’m late to the party, but wanted to say that I really enjoyed this post and did an awful lot of head nodding. Number 12 is something most of us would rather not talk about, but it’s true. I still see-saw between blaming and thanking my parents for moving us every year (in the middle of the school year usually!) while I was growing up, but in the end I know it made me the flexible, adaptable person I am today. Thanks for a great read.

By: shambolicliving

shambolicliving — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:55:12 +0000

In reply to rebecca wilde. Yep you've got to pick your battles and not sweat the small stuff.

By: rebecca wilde

rebecca wilde — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:21:01 +0000

hi to all…love the comments and as a mother of a teenager of almost 18 and a toddler of 3yrs…I can say YES we do need more honesty amongst us all…one bit of invaluable advice I was given by a ‘dear old lady’ a total stranger to me at the time…she told the best bit of advice she got from her grandmother was….As a parent you CANNOT win all ‘fights or disputes’ with your child…so deal with the one or two you NEED to win today and deal with rest another day…I live by that still today and sure it has saved my sanity many a day…

By: shambolicliving

shambolicliving — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:36:20 +0000

In reply to Shelley- prov31dream.

You certainly do know about parenting – with 5 (including being a step-mom which I reckon has to be the toughest gig of all) – I’m lucky with my eldest who is pretty easy going, however I suspect with my youngest, once the hormones kick, in I’m going to be in for a bumpy ride, however at this point in time I am in denial – until the train runs over me.

By: shambolicliving

shambolicliving — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:33:31 +0000

In reply to Jenny. I like the sound of Mrs Hughes will have to check her out.

By: Shelley- prov31dream

Shelley- prov31dream — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:22:01 +0000

My favorites are #3 and #7. RIGHT ON!!!
This is all really great advice, and I am a mom of 3 and step-mom of 2 more so I know a little bit about the pain of parenting. 🙂 My oldest is 16 and the light at the end of the tunnel you just mentioned in a comment has faded….into a fast approaching subway train that is never going to stop until it runs me over and laughs on the other side. But, that’s on a good day.
Keep at it. Love conquers all, quiets all and eventually draws all unto it.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:39:41 +0000

This is such a good read and so true! I’m pretty sure you have covered everything, but I particularly like No. 14. It reminds me of a comedienne (Mrs Hughes – check out YouTube for her), who relates how her 15yr old with attitude asks her: “So why’d ya have me?” to which she answers: “Well we didn’t know it was going to be YOU! We were hoping for someone with a job!”
That said my husband and I have been blessed with our 3 girls and we are immensely proud of who they have become. The road is not always easy – we all know that, but given time I’m sure your offspring will amaze you too!

By: shambolicliving

shambolicliving — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:24:04 +0000

In reply to cocomilou.

Yes I’ve read the Slap and watched the TV series – enjoyed them both. Congratulations on the new bub. It is a rollercoaster ride this parenting thing – but I can see a light at the end of the tunnel now (my daughters are about to turn 12 and 14) – that’s not to say it’s without challenges but I do like the people they are becoming and it’s fascinating watching them grow up. But the early years were tough – you do get through them but it takes a hell of a lot of effort.

By: cocomilou

cocomilou — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:13:12 +0000

I’m only 9 months in to this motherhood gig and so much of what you have said resonated with me, thank you! I especially agree with you about women being their own worst enemies at times and we do need to drop the judgement when it comes to parenting. I don’t know if you watched ‘The Slap’ or read the book, but it was triggered by the author’s shock at how judgmental his friends were when it came to parenting. Thank you for painting the picture of the moments at the dinner table that are simply wonderful, those are the things that make it all worth it and what I look forward to.