I’ve been trying to get back into reading for a while now, and if ever there was a time when we needed an extra level of escape into fiction, 2020 is it. As a teacher, a mother and a South African, when I heard about...
Let’s face it, being at home with the kids all day in isolation is not going to be a walk in the park. Literally, because you can’t leave your house. I don’t believe in a strict schedule and since my kids would currently be on...
The book: Clever Count Photo Book What is it? 11 Double pages of photos of objects, grouped by colour. On each page there are a certain of objects to be found eg 1 suitcase, 2 presents, 3 handbags. There are a few reasons we love...
Nobody really knows what they're doing when it comes to raising kids, do they? Here are a few ideas that have been tried and tested all over the world.
It's World Book Day! You probably know that reading is important for our littles' development, but here are a few ideas to help you incorporate reading into your everyday lives.
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Welcome to the Bird and the Beard!

I’m Kirsten, mom to Baby J, Little S and Bacon (a mini daxie) and wife to the Beard. When I’m not momming and wife-ing I’m usually trying to sneak in either a nap or a glass of sauvignon blanc.
Join me here on our journey of not-really-knowing-what-we-are-doing. Be warned: I’m honest, so it’s not all going to be giggles and rainbows – there’ll be lots of tears and tantrums (and that’s usually just me).