Laura Kim, Author at Parenting Tips and Advice | Zaparents Blog

The family that plays together stays together!

by Laura Kim | family, play | 3 comments

I was never one of those parents who played games with my kids. Admittedly they were too small for anything more than snap and memory up until a few years ago.

Public vs private schooling

by Laura Kim | traditional schooling | 21 comments

My children have been attending a small private school in my area. It is no where near the level of a Crawford or St Stithians so while I got excellent education I wasn’t paying exorbitant fees.

Funerals and children

by Laura Kim | Uncategorized | 8 comments

We had a death in my family recently.

The relative that died, was part of a section of my family that have a unique culture, one they practice and believe strongly in…

Yes it is that time of year again. Shops are starting to put up their decorations and soon the air will be filled with Christmas carols, the smell of mince pies and excitement. Kids will be writing their lists for Father Christmas and as parents we hope our saving have enough to make all their dream come true.

A single mom, two kids and a guy

by Laura Kim | Uncategorized | 1 comment

When you are a single mom, dating is a huge challenge. Not only because of the logistics involved in trying to find the time to actually date but because you have to consider the compatibility of the guy and your kids.

School projects

by Laura Kim | traditional schooling | 4 comments

When your child starts Gr 1 it’s a big deal. Actually it’s a huge deal.

Buying birthday presents

by Laura Kim | Uncategorized | 3 comments

As a single mom, buying expensive birthday presents is not an option and with the price of toys today, it actually becomes a little tricky.

All you can find is Ben 10, Spiderman, Bratz and Barbie and even if I did have the money I am not sure I could justify spending R250 on Ben 10 accessory or a Bratz.

Caster Semenya – a little girl lost

by Laura Kim | gender | 7 comments

As a parent, we teach our children acceptance. We teach them to accept themselves, their faults and their strengths. We teach them that different is simple that – its different. Not bad or wrong – just different.

Wet Nose

by Laura Kim | pets | 1 comment

The kids and I attended the Wet Nose Fun Day. The Wet Nose is a right to life organization that cares for injured, abused and forgotten animals. It was founded in 1999 by Tracy Forte. They are currently situated in Cullinan on a large plot.

I am sick!

by Laura Kim | Uncategorized | 8 comments

I am sick! Sore throat, ear ache, aching muscles, tired kinda sick!

But I have two kids…

The Transvaal Museum – great for rainy days

by Laura Kim | day outings, museums | 1 comment

We were 3 adults and 6 children ranging in age from 2 to 7 years old, both boys and girls. (yes me and my friends have many many children).
It really is a cheap way to spend the morning and the kids seem to enjoy it…

Deciding to refuse access

by Laura Kim | single parents | 10 comments

I left my ex-husband just over 3 years ago. It has been one long constant fight. We have fought over custody, maintenance, money, medical aid and everything in between.