Mamma Kerr

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Happy Birthday Girl Guides!

September 04, 2009 By: Mamma Kerr Category: Mamma's Diary, Mamma's Kids, Miscellaneous Mamma

I was filled with nostalgia today when I realised that the Girl Guide Movement is celebrating its 100th Anniversary.  It made me feel quite old to recall that I was a member of the movement when they celebrated their 75th Anniversary!  I spent many happy years in the Girlguiding movement, from a Brownie at age seven to an Adult Guider aged 25.  

I can still recite my Promise:

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Using Diversion Tactics to Cut Tantrums in Their Tracks

August 30, 2009 By: Mamma Kerr Category: Mamma's Diary, Mamma's Kids

dreamstime_686312My five-year-old girls usually have a leisurely bath on weekend mornings. This morning, after breakfast, the girls started playing with their Barbie dolls, while I hung out the washing.

When I came back in from the garden, I announced that it was Bath time, only to be met with a resounding, “Uuugghh!!” The girls were quite happy to be playing with their dolls and were not amused at having to leave them behind to go up for their bath.

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