Do you get what I’m saying?
I recently saw two chameleons on a farm in Pretoria, South Africa – one was bright green and the other was dark brown. I almost missed the brown one...
How do you handle Halloween?
For many years Halloween remained a bit of a non-event in South Africa. The high walls and fences, guard dogs and armed response around many properties probably kept parents...
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...
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 into me like nothing I'd...
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 parents into action and create...
5 Things A Daughter Needs From Her Father
To every father that has embraced their responsibilities, and are in the lives of their children, I applaud you. At a time where many have fallen short in this...
Should your child have a cell phone?
My 11-year-old is already asking, "Mom, when can I get a cell phone?" Many of her friends have cell phones, many have Facebook accounts, Instagram accounts and Whatsapp. So...
Are you a bad parent?
"If you don't do these things for your child, you are a bad parent."
Is it just me or does it seem as though the internet is flooded with blogs...
Get off your phone
There have been many times that I have found myself driving behind someone who was driving badly. I would pull up next to them, look over and see them...
Habits of happy moms
A happy mom, what is that? What does it look like or feel like? As a mom I feel like I go between an array of emotions on a...