Confessions and reflections

Lying is wrong. That's what we tell them of course. But let's be honest, all parents lie to their kids at some point or another. Whether you lie to protect your child's innocence, to get your kids to do something or to get a little "me time", you're just trying to make parenthood a little easier. And we've all done it. We asked some of our favorite parenting bloggers what white lies they tell their kids - and we must say, they're pretty darn funny! 1.   Yes, Daddy loves building blocks- wake him up first!  If you're anything like me, waking up at the crack of dawn isn't your idea of fun.  All girls need their beauty sleep! 2. Mummy and Daddy are not having an argument, they are just having a disagreement Do you know the saying, "If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it probably is a duck?" 3.   The ice cream man tinkling his bell means he’s sold out  For most parents, there's no way of getting out of

Toddlers may be young and small too, but that doesn't mean they haven't learned how to manipulate us intelligent adults into getting exactly what they want! From the minute my little guy started talking, I quickly picked up on a few tricks he had for trying to persuade me into doing whatever it is he had in mind. Besides clinging to our inflated calf muscles to get out of going to preschool or day care, here are some popular toddler phrases and their deciphered meanings. 1. "No, no, Mommy.  Me not tired."  I'm totally knackered, but I know that I'll miss all of the fun that goes on after you put me to bed.   2. "Pleeeeeeaaasssssseeeee Mommmmmmy!?!" If I repeat this over and over and over again and drag out every syllable even further every time I say it, she'll totally cave. What a strategy! 3. "I want Papa! No! I want Papa!" I absolutely and totally detest whatever it is you're telling me to do, so I'm g