Mother’s Day blues
Over the weekend we celebrated Mother's Day. During this time you couldn't help but notice it everywhere – from the social media posts to the advertising and store promotions.
I love celebrating...
Is There Hope?
Cause for fearIt’s been a scary couple of weeks. Terrorist attacks in Paris; Mass shootings in Mali; Bombs destroying lives in Beirut and an airplane being blown up somewhere...
The Secret to Raising Great Kids
Nobody starts out wilfully raising spoiled, bratty kids, so how does it happen? I was on a late night flight the other day and was really hoping to get...
What should your kids be snacking on?
School holidays are just around the corner and if your children are anything like mine one of the biggest challenges you will face is the need for a never-ending...
Gifts you should give to your children
The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence. – Denis Waitley
Children can be really expensive (I know, I have...
Back to school, back to reality
We all knew it was coming, or maybe we have been secretly counting down to this very day: BACK TO SCHOOL. Another new year means; a new class, new...
What are the foundations of your life?
We all know foundations are important. They are what support buildings and houses. Without them, buildings would crumble. But what are the foundations of your life? Did you know...
When you don’t get what you want
Most of us are familiar with the foot-stomping, hands-raving, vocal-chords-yelling, and occasional throwing-to-the-floor kind of outburst that accompany a tantrum from a two-year-old child on hearing the word “no”....
The comparison game
Have you ever played the comparison game? It's the game where no-one wins and everyone loses. Why is comparison such a tricky thing that sucks us all in at...
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 it may sound like we’re...