Who are you when no one’s watching?
I recently had to do some serious introspection about how I portray myself in public, versus the life I live in private. I had to consider how I...
How To Get Unstuck
We all feel stuck at some point in our lives. This often happens when we stop listening to ourselves, most especially our spirits. Simple...
Keeping your kids safe on social media
Raising children can be a stressful business. Do they feel loved? Are they eating enough? What time should they go to bed? Which school...
Parentings hard? You’re not alone!
I'm not a parent, which automatically disqualifies me from giving parenting advice.
Well, according to some people, anyways. But I do know a lot of parents,...
With all due respect…
R.E.S.P.E.C.T
In my previous post I began looking at four qualities that are found in people of character: Integrity, Respect, Honesty, and Compassion. Last time...
Learning to do as you’re told
It doesn’t matter how much mom and dad love their kids, any parent will testify that sometimes bedtime just can’t come soon enough. Yes...
You’re such a snob!
I’m a coffee snob. When it comes to coffee it should be properly ground black coffee – no sugar.
Maybe it’s your favourite brand of...
How do you parent a strong-willed child?
What it is like to be a parent? Sometimes it feels like you’re trying to herd cats. There are those amazing days when you...
How to cope when one parent travels
The world is much smaller than it used to be. It’s much easier to jump on an aeroplane or take a train to who...
Five ways to help your child deal with anger.
I have recently been doing some research on anger management, especially in children because my eight year old is seriously struggling with anger. He...