The importance of playtime for children
As a parent and as a drama teacher, I have noticed how unscheduled play has taken a bit of a backseat. Children are expected...
Shortcuts don’t always save you time
I was intrigued by something I saw on social media about life-hacks. Have you heard of them before? Life-hacks are shortcuts to everyday chores...
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...
What death taught me
Death. Many of us have experienced it in some form or another in our lives. Whether it was a beloved family member or friend, I'm sure you'll agree...
Invite your Child to Change the World
"Children should be seen and not heard."
That seemed to largely be the mantra when I was growing up. The idea that children were probably...
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...
Hey mama, you’re not alone: Dealing with the pain behind pregnancy loss
In a
perfect world
Growing up I always just assumed I would get married and fall pregnant easily and that I would carry full term, perfect...
There’s two sides to grace.
For those of you who have children, you may know the difficulty of finding the balance between grace and discipline. After all, you love...
Moms need time out too
What do you mean us moms need "time out?" Time out for what? For loving on our kids too much, for running around like...
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...