Living near Melbourne’s cafes, our son’s Christmas mountain bike lets him explore farther. Solo parenting during my husband’s conference, I aimed for quality father-son time through exercise. Discovering Ima Asa Yoru’s move to Brunswick, we seized the chance to boost our son’s fitness, biking the Upfield track. Waiting at the playground-proximate cafe, we enjoyed an onigiri from the nearby takeaway shop. For a table, plan ahead with Ima Asa Yoru’s online booking. Arriving post-lunch at 2 pm offers optimal timing for both a table and menu exploration, revealing tantalizing options like the classic teishoku and innovative dishes like chirashi and mazesoba. Make sure to explore Brunswick’s streets while waiting. And, of course, explore the enticing drinks menu.
This was meant to be a pasta recipe post but it’s not.
So, I have a problem when parenting. It went like this. On Sunday just past, my eight-year-old expressed his desire to make pasta dough again, which I agreed to but successfully negotiated to preparing it on the Sunday (the dough) then making it (the pasta) on the Monday after Bounce…
Do Queer Parents Try Harder? Exploring Perspectives and Research on Parenting Efforts
Photo by Dziana Hasanbekava I have often pondered the question: Do queer parents exert more effort as parents? In this post, I will briefly deconstruct my thoughts and personal experiences on this topic, supplemented with some research. It is important to note that these are solely my experiences and perceptions, which…
Travel Advice: Should I take a Plane or Ferry to Bora Bora? Personally, I would fly
Five days later, we were finally ready for the exciting part of our trip: staying in Bora Bora! We opted to fly with Air Tahiti, booking through Expedia because we love the convenience of having all our holiday plans in one place. Flights depart frequently from Tahiti, and the quick…
Te Mona Tahiti Resort is perfect for parents and for paddle boarding adventures!
PART TWO Let’s dive into the exciting activities at Te Mona Tahiti Resort. First off, the resort’s size is perfect for us parents. It’s like a cozy little haven where we can keep an eye on our son without breaking a sweat. He is also aware of things he cannot…
Tahiti 2023: That destination that will hurt your bank balance, but you will leave happy.
PART ONE If you want your bank balance to scream at you, then go ahead and plan a vacation in Bora Bora. Trust me, it’ll give your wallet a heart attack! The past couple of years have been eventful for my husband and me as we both hit some milestone…
What has influenced your parenting style? Today I am sharing mine.
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Psychologists love to tell us that our parenting style is shaped by a mishmash of factors like how we were raised, our personality quirks, our personal beliefs, and of course, our questionable knowledge of parenting and child development (thanks, Google) (Kerr et al., 2009; Lang, 2020). I…
Movie review: Mary Poppins
My son recently asked us to take him to the theatre show, Mary Poppins. In the build-up to seeing the show, he insisted we watch the original version. I have probably seen Mary Poppins as a child, but long forgotten the storyline. What surprised me about the movie was the…