When you don’t want the season you have
I was scrolling through Facebook the other day and my newsfeed was filled with pictures of people enjoying a totally different season than the...
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...
Parenting: One size doesn’t fit all
The issue of educating children according to their temperament and learning type instead of following a universal, standardised programme is not a new topic...
How to cope when one parent travels
The world is much smaller than it used to be. It’s much easier to jump on an aeroplane or take a train to who...
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...
Are you too selfish?
It's all around us, isn't it? This blaring message everywhere we turn that it's all about us; it's all about what we want, what...
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...
Embracing boredom
I’m bored! These two simple words are the dread of most parents. For some reason this little phrase has the ability to simultaneously spur...
Lies we believe as parents
It's hard to always feel confident and secure when it comes to parenting. Parenting has a way of making you feel more self-conscious and...
When the days are long
"The days are long but the years are short" is a quote I recently read in regards to raising children. The article encouraged parents...