Parentville

• Papa don’t preach

  Parentville 04-Sep-2011

  

  Just like his fertility challenged mummy, my son is obsessed with babies and, due to several rather obviously protruding bellies amongst the parents at childcare, there appears to have been extensive discussion of the topic.…
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• The Great Escape

  Parentville 04-Jul-2011

  

  It’s a simple enough concept. Find a ridiculously tall mountain of sand. Sit on a piece of board. Go downhill very fast! Squeal loudly. Repeat.…
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• Rock the Baby

  Parentville 01-May-2011

  

  This week in parentville I attempted some toddler training. And by toddler training I mean training my son to behave more like a toddler and less like a degenerate rocker.…
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• Renaissance Boy

  Parentville 01-Mar-2011

  

  Devilboy awoke at 5am this morning. This in itself is, unfortunately, not an unusual occurrence.…
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• Seeing Red

  Parentville 01-Jan-2011

  

  When my baby was born, one of my delightful family members jokingly asked if I wanted to send her back to the baby shop and exchange her for one that didn’t have red hair.…
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• The war on slumber

  Parentville 01-Nov-2010

  

  Having long had a dysfunctional relationship with slumber, broken sleep isn’t new to me.…
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• A Safe Bet

  Parentville 01-Sep-2010

  

  Did you ever ponder the notion that an article of clothing could save your child’s life? I have always explored the art world and the work of James Wood comes to mind.…
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• A child’s practical wisdom

  Parentville 01-Jul-2010

  

  Have your kids ever come out with those silencing one-liners that stop you in your tracks?…
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