Hands-Free Holiday
The hotel was already booked and paid for. No refunds. And. No. Internet. This holiday was going to be like a digital detox of the most excruciating kind.
5 Quality Time Tips for Busy Mums
I’m a rookie at this, but here are five ideas I’ve come up with to get the most out of the precious time we have together. I’d love to hear from other working mums who have ‘quality time’ tips for newbies like me.
I Can See Clearly Now – Surviving Post-Natal Depression
I can’t explain the despair I felt after having my beautiful baby girl. It crept up upon me slowly, dealing with losing babies and the anxiety that was caused throughout this pregnancy, until finally, I couldn’t bear to face the day ahead.
Are You a Helicopter Parent? A Lawnmower Parent? Or a Que Sera Parent?
Are you a Helicopter Parent? A Lawnmower Parent? Or a Que Sera Parent? Most of us evolve through these stages of parenting. As parents, we can be far too hard on ourselves and live in fear.
The Role of a Mum and a Dad
I have previously written about how children are wired to need both a mother and father. This is a fact that has come into much sharper focus for me as our little Squish has begun regularly calling out our names.
Perfectionism to Peace: You’re Not What You Think You Are
To be honest, I still struggle with criticism from time to time, because the lie that I have to be perfect to be loved still resurges whenever it gets a chance. I still do battle, but I am no longer unarmed.
New Dads Want to Be More Involved, But Aren’t Being Taken Seriously
Until the 1970s, men were banned from the birthing suite. But fathers are now moving from breadwinner and disciplinarian to involved parent.
A Guide to Unlocking the Prison of Perpetual Discontent
The peace we are looking for can be visual or auditory, or something else entirely, but the point is, we are always seeking it. Always. And that means that we are never content, for there is always something that could be improved.
Talking to Your Child About Dating
Conversations about relationships, dating, and intimacy need to start early (probably around the age of eight years). These chats need to happen so we can educate our children about how to have healthy relationships.
Life Hacks You’ll Love
These are the simple ‘I can’t believe I didn’t think of that myself’ solutions to life’s little problems. Here are my top ten favourite life hacks that have literally changed my life!
