God speaks. Are you listening?
Liezel joined me at church and youth group and sat in on many of the SCA (Student Christian Association) meetings in high school – she loved being around Christians...
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 for discussion. For many years...
How to slow down and be more present
This weekend past, I made it my personal mission to slow down and be more present with my family. This meant I was intentional about engaging in active play...
What death taught me
Death. Many of us have experienced it in some form or another in our lives. Whether it was a beloved family member or friend, I'm sure you'll agree death is devastating. Nonetheless, it's something...
Mother’s Day blues
Over the weekend we celebrated Mother's Day. During this time you couldn't help but notice it everywhere – from the social media posts to the advertising and store promotions.
I love celebrating...
Do you get what I’m saying?
I recently saw two chameleons on a farm in Pretoria, South Africa – one was bright green and the other was dark brown. I almost missed the brown one...
It’s what you do, dad
You have probably heard the saying: “You can lead a horse to water but you cannot make it drink.”
Well, I have come to learn a few things about my children...
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 need to ask ourselves: "Why is...
Are you a bad parent?
"If you don't do these things for your child, you are a bad parent."
Is it just me or does it seem as though the internet is flooded with blogs...
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 daughter was needing help with...