Voices Of Parenting
A Mother With No Routine
Like most first time mums, I was blessed with a fabulous pair of extra thick rose tinted glasses during my pregnancy. I went from genuinely believing I would eat a clean diet of fruit and […]
parenting advice
Voices Of Parenting
The Importance Of Having Other Mom Friends
When I found out I was unexpectedly expecting at 23, my life changed overnight. Once the initial shock and excitement had started to wear off, the harsh reality of the fact this tiny little life […]
Voices Of Parenting
Finding Balance as a Working Parent in a Caregiving Career
There are days when I find myself doing things I swore I wouldn’t do – bribe them with junk food or use screen time as a reward. There are days when they test my boundaries […]
Pre-School Shenanigans
Parenting lies we tell ourselves – When I have kids, I’ll never do that
Never say Never again. Pregnancy can be a wonderful time and, like all things in life, each pregnancy is different. As women, it can affect our bodies in strange and wonderful ways. From the moment […]
Punky News
Ask Parenting Advice Anonymously And Write To Dear Minerva
We are very proud to be announcing our new column to Punky Moms, Dear Minerva. A parenting advice column for parents, one that won’t judge you. That is just not our style here at Punky […]
Featured Articles
Talking To Your Child About God When You Doubt Your Faith
The Question: Teaching My 3-Year-Old About God as an Ex-Fundamentalist “But Mama, what IS God?” …..shit. I’m really not prepared for this conversation. I’m sure that’s the thought running through many parents’ heads when their […]
Tweens
Just Say Yes – Giving Our Kids A Choice
Hey you, yes you…you are a unicorn Just Say Yes Picture this: Your boss wakes you up at six thirty am. She’s standing over you and already telling you that you’ve made a mistake by […]
Voices Of Parenting
11 Ways Dog Ownership Is Like Parenthood
We recently added a dog to our family. He’s a year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross who we’ve called Jazz, and he is a bundle of cuddles and slobbery kisses and fun. I’m totally new to […]
Voices Of Parenting
Beware The Tiny Ninjas – Home Alone With The Kids
I do it all the time. I’m sure some of my family thinks I “overshare” on Facebook, but this is different. I update my status with, “He’s in Beijing this week.” or “When he called […]
