Stop asking for easy
I recently saw a post online that said we should stop asking for easy. It intrigued me because 2016 was a particularly challenging year for...
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...
Protecting your kids from porn
Did you ever think you would need to worry about protecting your kids from pornography? It saddens me that we even have to have...
Parents vs Teachers
I was sitting in a meeting with a group of teachers that were discussing issues that they feel they are facing within the classroom,...
Whose advice should you take?
One of the most vital things any parent can have is information. Babies, while being wonderful and priceless, have one major flaw: They arrive...
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...
Keeping your kids safe on social media
Raising children can be a stressful business. Do they feel loved? Are they eating enough? What time should they go to bed? Which school...
Mother’s Day blues
Over the weekend we celebrated Mother's Day. During this time you couldn't help but notice it everywhere – from the social media posts to the advertising...
Why we need good dads
A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society. – Billy...
THE NOT SO PERFECT MOM
DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE YOU KEEP MESSING UP AS A MOM?
I know I do! Don't act like you don't know what I am...