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 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...
The key to breaking a bad habit
Henry Ford once said “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got”.
Does it feel like you’re going...
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,...
How To Get Unstuck
We all feel stuck at some point in our lives. This often happens when we stop listening to ourselves, most especially our spirits. Simple...
With all due respect…
R.E.S.P.E.C.T
In my previous post I began looking at four qualities that are found in people of character: Integrity, Respect, Honesty, and Compassion. Last time...
Mind your online manners, mom!
I find it quite funny that as parents we are so aware of raising our children to know, understand and practice good manners, when...
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 Secret to Raising Great Kids
Nobody starts out wilfully raising spoiled, bratty kids, so how does it happen? I was on a late night flight the other day and...
Capacity: You Can Do More Than You Think
You can do more than you think.
You can achieve more than you think.
Your life can be more fulfilling.
One thing that I believe I can...