Teaching our children values is arguably the most important role we have as parents. Our son’s perception of women and the relationships he has with them will set the foundation for his life. You play a big role in determining how he sees and treats women. The crazy part is that most of the time …
Having lived in USA for 4 1/2 years, and having 2 children born there who now have dual citizenship, we were fortunate to be able to become quite entrenched in American culture. America is actually a very different culture than the perception than Australians traditionally have through watching American TV shows. When it comes …
My kids and I were watching a Disney movie recently. In the movie a dad, who was coaching his child’s sport team, yelled at his son. After the coaching session the boy asked his Dad, “Why did you yell at me but you didn’t yell at all the other kids?” His Dad yelled back in …
Like most mothers of one child, I had spent an enormous amount of time buying only organic food and making everything from scratch. And in my perfect world, I had decided that my baby wouldn’t grow up having lollies and chocolate (what they didn’t know they were missing out on, the better!). But reality had …
If you’ve got kids, you probably don’t have a reasonable photo of yourself, by yourself. I think it’s good to remember that you are an individual apart from your kids and husband/partner in this very kid-centric world. (And yes, I did just make that word up). Recently I was doing some styling for a photoshoot …
A recent UK study has found that the average child asks around 300 questions a day.
I was told a very inspiring true story recently that I would love to share with you. I only hope I can do this story justice. A lady was told she couldn’t have children, so without trying she found herself pregnant quickly! She was overcome with awe, amazement, wonder, gratitude, love and excitement. So she …
The more I pull back from my kids time wise, the more they pull back from me, physically, mentally and emotionally. I am a firm believer that if you care about someone then you would not let anything stand in the way of spending time with them – unknown I remember a great speaker and …
It’s hard to know exactly what it is. It might be my tummy, particularly the squishiest bit. It might be my perfume, or even my natural scent. It could be my hands when I pat him off to sleep. Or even the snuggle I give him on the couch. I’m not sure if it’s there …
It’s too easy to get lost in a whirlwind of teenage emotion and lose your focus as a parent. A lack of confidence and clarity will undermine anyone’s efforts. These six “go-to” strategies are my favourite (most recited) tips for parents. They aren’t new strategies. They are the golden oldies that work! I learnt many …
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