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...

Keep the love alive after having kids

It’s no surprise that some marriages take strain when you add kids to the mix. Relaxing moments, down time, and peace and quiet seem...
child in the dark

The kids are alright… right?

You can’t help as a parent to feel slightly anxious when it comes to the raising of your child or children in a world that...

When people don’t agree with you

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where people don't agree with you? Maybe it's with your colleagues at work, or at university,...

Be so much more than pretty

Most of us love beautiful things. Something that looks nice can be an absolute joy and we are naturally drawn to that which is...

The Terrible Tantrums

Tantrums. We’ve all heard of them, most of us have seen one in full flow. Until you become a parent you may be deceived...

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...

Back to school, back to reality

We all knew it was coming, or maybe we have been secretly counting down to this very day: BACK TO SCHOOL. Another new year...

How to break bad habits

Nose picking, nail biting, thumb or dummy sucking and general ickiness. For some reason bad habits tend to be part and parcel of parenting...

Mom Identity Crisis!

Dear new mom, or first time mom to be, gather a little closer and listen carefully at what I am about to say : You're...

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