Welcome to The Smug Mum.
When life feels like you’re whitewater rafting while everyone else is splashing around at a waterpark (IRL & online), remember that perspective is everything and there’s probably someone somewhere who has seen you smile or heard you laugh and thought ‘she’s such a smug mum!’
Smug Mum is high praise - it means that somehow you’re finding the upside of the downs, you’re rising to the challenges, and you are being the best damn parent you can be.
Being a Smug Mum isn’t about always being right, perfect, or in control of every situation. It’s about being real - living life, picking battles, celebrating wins, and supporting other parents who are doing the same.
The Smug Mum is a companion, sharing the joy and drama of real-life parenting, because the obstacles are part of the adventure.
A Little Bit Of Neglect
Have you ever followed a recipe to the letter only for it to go horribly wrong? Or thrown a few odds and ends from the fridge together in an emergency and ended up with the tastiest dish?
The best meals don’t always come from the fanciest kitchens or by following recipes to the letter, and the same is true of children..
The main ingredients for a happy healthy child are love, support and encouragement, but if your child is getting a bit salty, try adding tiny splash of neglect*!
*Common-sense and humour are assumed
Back To School
The end of the summer holidays raises some big questions
Does ‘black shoes’ mean trainers?
Can friendships survive a summer apart?
How do I find a 24-hour tailor?
Getting ready to send the kids back to school has been a learning experience all round…