Mom shaming vs pro-parenting
If we had to focus our energy onto being "pro-parenting", instead of constantly debating back and forth with "natural birth vs c-section birth, breast...
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 do you discuss terrorism and crime with children?
It’s been a particularly harrowing week. Between the bombing of a refugee bus convoy in Syria and the attack at a concert in Manchester,...
What does it take to be a man?
I’ve never really thought about what it takes to be a man. Being a woman, it really wasn’t something I ever considered. Then I...
Just do it!
I know we are only in March, but I think it would be safe to say that many of us have settled into our...
Other people’s children: an offer of help
The other day I was watching some children at the park.
The one little boy – well he was not so little – walked up to one...
Invite your Child to Change the World
"Children should be seen and not heard."
That seemed to largely be the mantra when I was growing up. The idea that children were probably...
How to keep a relationship strong after having a baby
I was recently asked a question by friend : “does your marriage and relationship change after having a baby?” Short answer: Yes, yes it...
Mind your manners kids
Every parent dreams of their children growing up having polite manners, and knowing when to say "please, thank you, you're welcome" as well as...
How do leaders navigate tough seasons?
I visited the UK a few years ago during what they called the economic recession. It was admittedly not the best time to land...