Thoughtful stories and simple truths about parenting, play, and perspective — with plenty of mud, mess, and heart along the way.

Mess, Musings + Muddy Puddles

"Daycare Drop-Off and the Heartbreak of Goodbye...

Starting daycare with my almost eleven-month-old was harder than I expected — even with all my experience as a paediatric OT. She clung to me, cried at goodbye songs, and...

"Daycare Drop-Off and the Heartbreak of Goodbye...

Starting daycare with my almost eleven-month-old was harder than I expected — even with all my experience as a paediatric OT. She clung to me, cried at goodbye songs, and...

“Returning to OT After Maternity Leave: Is NDIS...

As an OT on maternity leave, I’ve found myself questioning whether returning to NDIS work is worth it — especially after recent price cuts. But a surprising moment on the...

“Returning to OT After Maternity Leave: Is NDIS...

As an OT on maternity leave, I’ve found myself questioning whether returning to NDIS work is worth it — especially after recent price cuts. But a surprising moment on the...