Keep your kids entertained these holidays
The festive season is here, and that means that all schools will close and most of us will take leave and spend quality time...
5 great things you should do for your children
It’s been said many times, but children really should come with a "how to" manual! According to a recent article in the Daily Mail it...
Helping your child cope with change
Dealing with a change in circumstances can be hard for anyone but it can be all the more challenging when you’re just a child....
Parentings hard? You’re not alone!
I'm not a parent, which automatically disqualifies me from giving parenting advice.
Well, according to some people, anyways. But I do know a lot of parents,...
What should your kids be snacking on?
School holidays are just around the corner and if your children are anything like mine one of the biggest challenges you will face is...
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...
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...
Who are you when no one’s watching?
I recently had to do some serious introspection about how I portray myself in public, versus the life I live in private. I had to consider how I...
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...
Are my twins becoming tweens?
His mom seems to think he’s in the throes of the tween years, but I wonder if my nine-year-old nephew is just being a...