What to Do When Kids Derail the Family Plans

November 8, 2015

It’s something that happens to all families. The best laid plans come unstuck. Holidays don’t deliver on their long held promise due to cranky children. The expensive day trip becomes a nightmare because someone is tired or sick. The thing that you thought would thrill your child terrifies them instead.

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Robyna believes in the powers of kindness, chocolate and finding beauty in the mundane. Before having children she worked in the corporate legal world. Now she works in the mud-stained and laughter-filled world of mothering small boys. She has three sons; two on earth, one in heaven and all equally loved. Writing is her creative passion and great escape. As the editor of the Mummy and the Minx she explores how mothers can hold onto themselves whilst holding onto their babies. She also freelance consults in the areas of IT, law and social media. Once, she tried to give up coffee. It did not end well. You can follow her adventures on Facebook, Instagram and (when Facebook is down) Twitter .