After The Rain
For the last three years South Africa experienced the driest period on record. With barely a drop of rain, death was everywhere. Crops were...
Who says I have to cook?
Have you ever heard it said, "Women belong in the kitchen, barefoot and pregnant?" What a bizarre saying! Let's be honest though, for many...
Why we need good dads
A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society. – Billy...
Are my twins becoming tweens?
His mom seems to think he’s in the throes of the tween years, but I wonder if my nine-year-old nephew is just being a...
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...
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...
Helping your child with their anger
Anger happens. Chances are you see or experience it in some for or other every single day. Road rage. Social media rants. Frustration at...
Family values: 7 steps to a flourishing family
How do we nurture and instil healthy family values whilst moving in a fast-paced, ever evolving world? Before we unpack that question, maybe we...
The lost art of sticking it out
Nowadays, we are so quick to give up when things get tough. We are so quick to throw in the towel when it gets...
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...