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Ask an Expert: Homework wars & how to end them

Ask an Expert: Homework wars & how to end them Recently on the Mama Manual Facebook page, I announced that social worker Steve Libreri would be featuring in the next...

Post-holiday stress: the one thing you can do to avoid it

Post-holiday stress is very real, and not at all pretty.  After a good couple of days relaxing and having the time of your life, coming back to reality can feel...

Back-to-school issues: Dealing with an unhappy child

Back-to-school issues: Dealing with an unhappy child Excitement ran high and your hopes were sky high.  Your child went off to school as happy as a lark, but to your...

My morning routine

My morning routine I am a creature of habit.  My morning starts off exactly the same every single day.  I have created a little morning routine which helps keep me...

10 minute pick-me-ups for stressed out mums

10 minute pick-me-ups for stressed out mums When was the last time you stopped and took 10 minutes to yourself?  10 minutes might sound like very little, but in actual...

Why my Instagram photos ROCK!

Instagram is a funny little platform.  It is designed for one to upload photos solely via mobile, yet the platform favours photos of a certain standard.  The best-performing Instagrammers have...