How To Prepare For 2017
Happy December! Welcome to the final month of 2016. I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty eager to get this year over and done with. It’s been full...
Keep your kids entertained these holidays
The festive season is here, and that means that all schools will close and most of us will take leave and spend quality time with loved ones. I don't...
The importance of playtime for children
As a parent and as a drama teacher, I have noticed how unscheduled play has taken a bit of a backseat. Children are expected to sit still for longer...
For when you feel like a bad mom
A reoccurring conversation that comes up between moms is that we always feel like we are not doing enough for our kids, or we feel like we are messing...
How to slow down and be more present
This weekend past, I made it my personal mission to slow down and be more present with my family. This meant I was intentional about engaging in active play...
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 need to ask ourselves: "Why is...
The kids are alright… right?
You can’t help as a parent to feel slightly anxious when it comes to the raising of your child or children in a world that seems to be so troubled....
The truth about marriage
In my early twenties I had anxious thoughts towards marriage. It stemmed from the fear of having a failed marriage. This was due to the notion of not really...
Moms need time out too
What do you mean us moms need "time out?" Time out for what? For loving on our kids too much, for running around like a mad woman after them,...
Mind your online manners, mom!
I find it quite funny that as parents we are so aware of raising our children to know, understand and practice good manners, when most parents forget to mind...