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...
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...
ARE YOU SPEAKING THEIR LANGUAGE?
I am only two years into this parenting gig, and so far it has turned me into a charade guessing expert! No but really!...
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,...
Are you your own worst enemy?
We all set ourselves goals in life. Losing those few extra kilos; gaining top marks in our next examination; landing that promotion; or cancelling...
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...
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...
When your kids don’t play along
Have you ever been in a restaurant and looked over at a table with that annoyed look in your eyes? You see a flustered...
Lies we believe as parents
It's hard to always feel confident and secure when it comes to parenting. Parenting has a way of making you feel more self-conscious and...
Raising children in the tech age
We are living in a day and age where technology is advancing at a rapid rate! So, it's no surprise that technology has been...