What do our children really need from us?
Parenting children can feel like you're on a roller coaster ride that never ends. One minute you're up and everything is great and fun,...
Are we too child-centred?
Then and now
I think every adult has done it at some stage: Look back to the time when they were children compared to the...
We don’t want children (and that’s okay!)
My wife and I love children. We also love being able to give them back to their parents at the end of the day.
And...
Stop asking for easy
I recently saw a post online that said we should stop asking for easy. It intrigued me because 2016 was a particularly challenging year for...
After The Rain
For the last three years South Africa experienced the driest period on record. With barely a drop of rain, death was everywhere. Crops were...
10 ways to survive (and thrive!) as a first-time mom
Dear new mom,
IT'S OKAY!
Sincerely,
Another mom.
It's okay to feel overwhelmed. It's okay to feel like you're drowning, It's okay to feel like you may just...
Hey mama, you’re not alone: Dealing with the pain behind pregnancy loss
In a
perfect world
Growing up I always just assumed I would get married and fall pregnant easily and that I would carry full term, perfect...
Change Is Awesome
I love Christmas; I always have! Â When I was a young child my father would always bring home a freshly cut pine tree and...
Embracing boredom
I’m bored! These two simple words are the dread of most parents. For some reason this little phrase has the ability to simultaneously spur...
What death taught me
Death. Many of us have experienced it in some form or another in our lives. Whether it was a beloved family member or friend, I'm sure you'll agree...