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...
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...
You can’t have it all
It’s a funny time to be alive. Information is everywhere. We, as a collective population, have access to knowledge on a vast array of...
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...
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...
What fatherhood taught me about God
Are you a parent? If so, you have most probably had your fair share of ups and down.
You know those moments of which I am...
The Dangers of Mom Comparison
We can often very easily slip into comparing ourselves with others and let the disappointment of what we don't have influence our emotions, our...
There’s two sides to grace.
For those of you who have children, you may know the difficulty of finding the balance between grace and discipline. After all, you love...
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...
Independence
I can do it myself
There comes a moment in every toddlers life when they stop being happy to have everything done for them and...