Self control is the ability to say “no” when you want to say “yes“! In 1972 Walter Mischel conducted one of the classic psychology experiments of all time. Children were shown into a laboratory and given a plate with a marshmallow on it. They were told they could eat it now, or if they waited […]
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We all go through it! We want to do the whole ‘Mother’ thing perfectly and then those feelings creep in when we put a toe out of the tight boundaries we have carefully, over a lifetime, built around ourselves. Guilt does have a purpose – it warns you when you may have said or done
It was my 31st birthday. My head was high. I felt strong, flanked in the armour of Ephesians 6:10-17. I remember thinking “you lost this battle, devil” with a smile on my face. You see, the preceding year was one I almost didn’t make it through.
The big question is: “How do you create a happy home?” I think a lot of people wished they had come from one. Working with young people and families with both older and younger children, I’ve noticed that a happy home can come from any race, occupation, economic status, political persuasion and any other variation
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This is a story about the power of words. And a startling confession.
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I’ve recently learnt a valuable lesson – to not get too attached to my dreams. Let me tell you my story…
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This is a basic Chia Pudding recipe with simple variations for vanilla, chocolate, mocha and breakfast style. Get a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, antioxidants and minerals in a delicious snack. I use it to curb my cravings at night and find it hugely beneficial as a post workout snack for active muscle recovery.
Have you heard of snow plough parents? They’re the ones who push all the obstacles out of the way of their children. Isn’t that a good thing? We don’t want our children to endure unnecessary hardship. We want the best for our kids – and we want to help them get it. I once heard
I had that strange experience this week of being ‘unfriended’ on Facebook. I was surprised at how much it hurt… at first. She & I lived different lives in different cities for a long time. We lost contact but heard about each other through mutual friends, and more recently reconnected at our children’s school. A few
Fess up – did you skip breakfast this morning? If so (whether it was a pure mistake and your cereal’s still sitting on your bench going soggy, or you make a point of skipping what’s been hailed the most important meal of the day), you’re not alone. More than half of all Aussie adults and
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