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...
Dealing With Difficult People
I've only been in a fight once in my life. In Grade 7, I accidentally tripped over the class bully's foot and she tore...
What gossip tells you
I read this statement recently,
"The things you say about others, say a lot about you."
That's quite challenging, isn't it? Gossip tells you a lot...
What Matters Most At Christmas?
I did all my Christmas shopping before the start of December this year – that’s a first. Then, much to the delight of our...
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...
Charisma and character
The England football team no longer have a manager. Sam Allardyce resigned this week after only 67 days and one match in charge. His...
The Instagram mom
Have you ever seen the Instagram mom? She's always posting the cutest photos of her kids. They are dressed perfectly, always behaving beautifully and...
Surrender To Your Season
“You can have it all, whenever you want and still be happy.” Or can you? Can I be a gorgeous looking woman, great wife,...
The Power Of Respect
If there's one thing I'm certain of in this world, it's that all 7 billion people bleed the colour red. It doesn't matter what...
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...