A Deadly-Sweet Addiction
We can probably all attest to the addictive nature of sugar and steering clear of the sweet temptation is easier said than done, especially if you’re still wading through...
Time management for moms (and dads)
Time. Don’t you wish you sometimes had just a little more of this valuable commodity? Most of us feel that we have more tasks to achieve than there are...
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 to savour each moment with...
Raising kids in a broken world
Raising kids is the greatest honour and blessing. It's all kinds of wonderful and it's all kinds of crazy too. Every day as parents we need to be conscious...
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 parents into action and create...
When you think no one sees
Who are you when no one is looking? How do you act when you think no one sees?
It's easy to show up on time when we know our boss...
Five ways to help your child deal with anger.
I have recently been doing some research on anger management, especially in children because my eight year old is seriously struggling with anger. He is overly emotional at times...
Keeping your kids safe on social media
Raising children can be a stressful business. Do they feel loved? Are they eating enough? What time should they go to bed? Which school should they attend? How do...
What do our children really need from us?
Parenting children can feel like you're on a roller coaster ride that never ends. One minute you're up and everything is great and fun, then another minute you're upside...
The perils of pushy parenting
Being a kid can be really tough. On one hand you’re supposed to be learning pretty much everything that you will ever need to know about facing the world...