Parenting isn’t for the faint-hearted
Kids should come with manuals
I love kids and I love being a parent. Having said that, parenting is most definitely not what I thought...
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...
You’re such a snob!
I’m a coffee snob. When it comes to coffee it should be properly ground black coffee – no sugar.
Maybe it’s your favourite brand of...
Family values: 7 steps to a flourishing family
How do we nurture and instil healthy family values whilst moving in a fast-paced, ever evolving world? Before we unpack that question, maybe we...
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...
The lost art of sticking it out
Nowadays, we are so quick to give up when things get tough. We are so quick to throw in the towel when it gets...
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...
Raising kids who care for the environment
Parents have a mammoth job. The responsibility of instructing another individual on how to be a fully functioning, well-rounded member of the human race...
Are we too child-centred?
Then and now
I think every adult has done it at some stage: Look back to the time when they were children compared to the...
Letting children learn from their mistakes
All humans make mistakes. It's inevitable, whether intentional or not. What we need to focus on is the acknowledging our slip-ups and growing from...