Life happens in stages, we need to embrace each one. We don’t always get to choose which stage comes next. We do get to choose whether we’re going to be miserable or not. Lynnette has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and is undergoing treatment. She has chosen not to be miserable. She is beautiful, strong, …
It’s the holiday season and you’re heading to the beach. You know it’s important to protect yourself from the sun so you take sunscreen, a hat, a beach umbrella, sunnies and a rashie shirt. But why do some of us still find ourselves getting caught out by sunburn – having to sheepishly sport red …
The way we parent has a profound impact on the outcomes our children experience. There are four main parenting styles. Which one sounds like you: Authoritarian parents are down the line strict. They’re less concerned about their children’s feelings, and more concerned about following the rules. Permissive parents are relaxed about rules – if they …
The other night I was watching the news. Catching glimpses of the devastation following Typhoon Haiyan. I watched on. Feeling a million miles away.
Then there was a close up of a little boy crying. About the same age as my Tyson. The reporter explained that he and his family had gone without food and clean water for 3 days.
On Saturday I dropped my daughter off at Marina Mirage to do a school assignment with her friends. On the way home there was a FREE car wash. That’s always music to my ears. So why on earth would people give up a beautiful Saturday morning to wash cars for other people… FOR FREE???? These …
Now I’m a Nonna and have raised my own children, I can relax and watch as my son parents his little girl. I think back to myself as a young mum and I wonder what words of wisdom I could share with her. The things I know now – hmmm… I’m always learning and growing …
Helicopter parents are well-meaning parents who hover over their kids. If something happens, heaven forbid, such as falling over, fighting over a toy, or getting a bad grade, helicopter parents swoop in and do everything they can to make things better. Sometimes being a helicopter parent is a good thing – in crowds, near water, …
Leonie was unsure, to say the least, about how she’d look in a tube skirt. The key is to wear a loose, floaty top with it and not to go bodycon all the way. I love the floral pattern of the Azalea Tube Skirt, the texture covers any lumps and bumps nicely (not that she …
Sexting, pornography, paedophiles and bullying. Too often I find these issues impact teenagers way before parents are even aware of them. That’s why I like to see parents educated and being proactive when it comes to keeping their kids safe online. My first key point is this – When it comes to the internet…. Don’t set rules regarding social media use WHEN there is a problem. Set rules BEFORE there is a problem!
Smartphones are the newest weapon in the fight against skin cancer for young Australians, with hopes that SunSmart apps will boost sun protective behaviours. The use of app technology to engage and educate young Australians will be a topic of interest at the upcoming Global Controversies and Advances in Skin Cancer Conference (November 21-24), hosted …