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...
The importance of songs and nursery rhymes for children
I’m sure if asked, many of us would be able to recite a rhyme or song from our childhood. Regardless of culture or language,...
Do you act your age?
Recently I was going through old photo albums with my children looking at pictures from my childhood. My kids love to see photographs of...
The Distracted Mom
Distracted defined as:
Unable to concentrate as one's mind is preoccupied.
Have you ever felt like there was a lot going on inside your mind which...
Is There Hope?
Cause for fear
It’s been a scary couple of weeks. Terrorist attacks in Paris; Mass shootings in Mali; Bombs destroying lives in Beirut and an...
What are the foundations of your life?
We all know foundations are important. They are what support buildings and houses. Without them, buildings would crumble. But what are the foundations of...
The washing can wait
I carried my heavy load of washing into the kitchen to wash what seems like a never-ending pile of dirty clothes. Just then, my...
How do you discuss terrorism and crime with children?
It’s been a particularly harrowing week. Between the bombing of a refugee bus convoy in Syria and the attack at a concert in Manchester,...
Surrender To Your Season
“You can have it all, whenever you want and still be happy.” Or can you? Can I be a gorgeous looking woman, great wife,...
5 Things A Daughter Needs From Her Father
To every father that has embraced their responsibilities, and are in the lives of their children, I applaud you. At a time where many...