Other people’s children: an offer of help
The other day I was watching some children at the park.
The one little boy – well he was not so little – walked up to one...
Does your compassion move you?
Life Happens
Life is wonderful. It can also be incredibly hard. From one day to the next you never know what’s around the corner and...
Parents need strong marriages too
Becoming a parent is a blessing and a joy. Becoming a parent can also feel like an uphill struggle that saps every ounce of...
A Deadly-Sweet Addiction
We can probably all attest to the addictive nature of sugar and steering clear of the sweet temptation is easier said than done, especially...
When your kids don’t play along
Have you ever been in a restaurant and looked over at a table with that annoyed look in your eyes? You see a flustered...
Capacity: You Can Do More Than You Think
You can do more than you think.
You can achieve more than you think.
Your life can be more fulfilling.
One thing that I believe I can...
Are you your own worst enemy?
We all set ourselves goals in life. Losing those few extra kilos; gaining top marks in our next examination; landing that promotion; or cancelling...
You’re such a snob!
I’m a coffee snob. When it comes to coffee it should be properly ground black coffee – no sugar.
Maybe it’s your favourite brand of...
What to do when siblings become rivals
Brothers and sisters should be the first friends we have. They’re always there, know us better than anyone else, and share the same background...
Independence
I can do it myself
There comes a moment in every toddlers life when they stop being happy to have everything done for them and...