2under3

Finding activities suitable for two small children can seem like a daunting task. The days can become pretty monotonous unless you make an effort to get out and about, and everyone sleeps better after doing something new and interesting. Even better, keeping kids entertained can lesson boredom-induced whining – and everyone wants a little less whining, right?

Before you had kids, dining out was fun, wasn’t it? Sharing an appetiser or sipping a chic cocktail with quiet, interesting conversation was the ideal way to spend a Friday evening. Enter children; enter chaos. It’s no wonder many parents choose cheese on toast at home over venturing out with the smallest family members.

So you’re going out. Finding a babysitter that you trust and that your kids will love can seem a daunting task. This is particularly true if you don’t live near close family that you know and trust.

When children are young, and particularly when they’re close in age, it can be difficult to inspire a bond. Conflict is typical, and parents find themselves playing referee more often than not.

For me, when I found out that I was pregnant with my first child I had every intention of returning to work within a few months. I felt powerful, important and totally in control. I had a beautiful career all mapped out and the baby was going to fit neatly into this plan.

Last month we reviewed the Strider Running Bike and this month the team at Strider Sports have kindly donated a brand new Strider Running Bike, valued at $229, for one lucky 2under3 member to win.

As the new regulations regarding child safety restraints are enforced, parents are understandably confused, and those with three or more children are most concerned because many vehicles are not able to fit three child restraints in the back row of seats.

We have a third birthday fast approaching, and I’m determined not to purchase any more toys that come in a hundred pieces to be scattered like confetti around the house. I thought a bike would be a good idea.

In most aspects of life, having performed a feat only once in no way makes you an expert. Strangely, when it comes to pregnancy and birth it seems any woman who has had a child is assumed to be a consummate professional with all of the answers.