Comments for Littlemummy.com http://www.littlemummy.com Life, Parenting, Making a Living Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:40:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Parenting Rights: Should they be equal? by Erica http://www.littlemummy.com/2012/02/07/parenting-rights-should-they-be-equal/#comment-290027 Erica Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:40:32 +0000 http://www.littlemummy.com/?p=8161#comment-290027 Thanks Susan, interesting to hear a point of view from someone who's 'in it'. It's such a difficult thing because what the child needs is stability and ultimately I wonder if that doesn't mean that one parent has to 'give in' or sacrifice or whatever so that can happen. I just know I would hate it if I had to be that parent. Thanks Susan, interesting to hear a point of view from someone who’s ‘in it’. It’s such a difficult thing because what the child needs is stability and ultimately I wonder if that doesn’t mean that one parent has to ‘give in’ or sacrifice or whatever so that can happen. I just know I would hate it if I had to be that parent.

]]> Comment on Parenting Rights: Should they be equal? by Susan http://www.littlemummy.com/2012/02/07/parenting-rights-should-they-be-equal/#comment-290024 Susan Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:33:13 +0000 http://www.littlemummy.com/?p=8161#comment-290024 This is a really difficult one, and one that is probably a but to close to the bone for me. I am step mum to a 7 year old. His mum & dad split when he was 2 immediatley sharing accss 50/50. When the big man as we call him was still little it was never a problem - his routine was pretty unchanged apart from different houses, as by all accounts that's pretty much how they'd survived. 5 years later however the situation is very different. BM questions why he has two houses, struggles with jealousy & constantly feels like he's missing out on something. I think it's partly because he's got siblings in both houses & he sees them as getting more time with the respective parents. It's difficult here too because while BM was little his daddy did all of the "Childcare" while he was with us, but now his job has changed & he's often not here during the week when the BM is here meaning he's being looked after by me & not really having that access to daddy he requires. So, anyway - to stop blabbing on about my own issues, I think in theory shared access is a fantastic idea, I'm not convinced it actually works. I think the situation should be evaluated regularly based on the child's needs (not the parents who want it that way because they'll miss the child) regularly. I really don't think there is a one size fits all solution here! This is a really difficult one, and one that is probably a but to close to the bone for me. I am step mum to a 7 year old. His mum & dad split when he was 2 immediatley sharing accss 50/50. When the big man as we call him was still little it was never a problem – his routine was pretty unchanged apart from different houses, as by all accounts that’s pretty much how they’d survived. 5 years later however the situation is very different. BM questions why he has two houses, struggles with jealousy & constantly feels like he’s missing out on something. I think it’s partly because he’s got siblings in both houses & he sees them as getting more time with the respective parents. It’s difficult here too because while BM was little his daddy did all of the “Childcare” while he was with us, but now his job has changed & he’s often not here during the week when the BM is here meaning he’s being looked after by me & not really having that access to daddy he requires. So, anyway – to stop blabbing on about my own issues, I think in theory shared access is a fantastic idea, I’m not convinced it actually works. I think the situation should be evaluated regularly based on the child’s needs (not the parents who want it that way because they’ll miss the child) regularly. I really don’t think there is a one size fits all solution here!

]]> Comment on Parenting Rights: Should they be equal? by Erica http://www.littlemummy.com/2012/02/07/parenting-rights-should-they-be-equal/#comment-289799 Erica Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:08:58 +0000 http://www.littlemummy.com/?p=8161#comment-289799 I can see how an equal split ie. going between houses would work with teenagers - not sure if it's a great system for younger kids - but I don't know. I'm sure some people must make it work. The focus should definitely be on the kids. I can see how an equal split ie. going between houses would work with teenagers – not sure if it’s a great system for younger kids – but I don’t know. I’m sure some people must make it work.

The focus should definitely be on the kids.

]]> Comment on Parenting Rights: Should they be equal? by English Mum http://www.littlemummy.com/2012/02/07/parenting-rights-should-they-be-equal/#comment-289787 English Mum Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:44:49 +0000 http://www.littlemummy.com/?p=8161#comment-289787 Hmmm... what do I think? Difficult when you're not in the situation to imagine how you'd feel I guess. I know several families who share custody and each does it in a different way... suppose it depends on the family and the circumstances. That said, IF I were to see myself in that situation, I'd be happy to split custody equally - I don't really see that anyone has more right to the kids than their partner. I strongly agree with the Guardian writer (if I'm thinking of the same article) where she says that the focus should be about the 'needs of the child rather than the rights of the parents'. Good quote, that. Really interesting post, dude Hmmm… what do I think? Difficult when you’re not in the situation to imagine how you’d feel I guess. I know several families who share custody and each does it in a different way… suppose it depends on the family and the circumstances.

That said, IF I were to see myself in that situation, I’d be happy to split custody equally – I don’t really see that anyone has more right to the kids than their partner.

I strongly agree with the Guardian writer (if I’m thinking of the same article) where she says that the focus should be about the ‘needs of the child rather than the rights of the parents’. Good quote, that.

Really interesting post, dude

]]> Comment on NEW at Playmobil in 2012 by Lesley http://www.littlemummy.com/2012/01/28/new-playmobil-2012/#comment-289567 Lesley Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:39:08 +0000 http://www.littlemummy.com/?p=8133#comment-289567 It's great to see real toys are alive and well. Our kids loved playing with Playmobil. It’s great to see real toys are alive and well.

Our kids loved playing with Playmobil.

]]> Comment on NEW at Playmobil in 2012 by Erica http://www.littlemummy.com/2012/01/28/new-playmobil-2012/#comment-286742 Erica Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:09:16 +0000 http://www.littlemummy.com/?p=8133#comment-286742 Everyone there was really impressed with the football stadium, it's quite different to the rest of the range. Everyone there was really impressed with the football stadium, it’s quite different to the rest of the range.

]]> Comment on NEW at Playmobil in 2012 by Erica http://www.littlemummy.com/2012/01/28/new-playmobil-2012/#comment-286741 Erica Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:08:19 +0000 http://www.littlemummy.com/?p=8133#comment-286741 It looked really sturdy Julie-Ann, I think it would get quite a bit of use and last a while. It looked really sturdy Julie-Ann, I think it would get quite a bit of use and last a while.

]]> Comment on NEW at Playmobil in 2012 by Catherine (Welsh Mums) http://www.littlemummy.com/2012/01/28/new-playmobil-2012/#comment-286618 Catherine (Welsh Mums) Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:58:03 +0000 http://www.littlemummy.com/?p=8133#comment-286618 Such cool toys! I'm sure my youngest would love the folding football stadium. We are a bit Playmobil shy in our house..only ever bought one small set :( Such cool toys! I’m sure my youngest would love the folding football stadium. We are a bit Playmobil shy in our house..only ever bought one small set :(

]]> Comment on NEW at Playmobil in 2012 by Julie-Ann http://www.littlemummy.com/2012/01/28/new-playmobil-2012/#comment-286541 Julie-Ann Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:56:17 +0000 http://www.littlemummy.com/?p=8133#comment-286541 Great new range from Playmobil. Hubby already suggesting the football one should be on the 2012 Christmas list for our wee man...a likely story! Great new range from Playmobil. Hubby already suggesting the football one should be on the 2012 Christmas list for our wee man…a likely story!

]]> Comment on Ten Things to Do in Wales with Kids by Littlemummy.com » Blog Archive » Things to Do With Kids in Scotland http://www.littlemummy.com/2012/01/19/ten-things-to-do-in-wales-with-kids/#comment-285121 Littlemummy.com » Blog Archive » Things to Do With Kids in Scotland Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:20:31 +0000 http://www.littlemummy.com/?p=8052#comment-285121 [...] time I did things to do with kids in Wales, this time I’m back up the other end with things to do with kids in [...] [...] time I did things to do with kids in Wales, this time I’m back up the other end with things to do with kids in [...]

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