On Mother’s Day when my daughter was in preschool and not quite 5 years old, she gave me so, so many presents. The majority of them were handmade and included lots of bits of papers with things that she’d drawn or made for me. As she gave me these gifts, she used the words “I’m giving you all these presents because I love you so much!” My daughter’s love language is gifts. If we had people coming over, she would often make something for everyone coming, to show how much she cared. Continue reading “Love Languages of Children”
Jillian Ross
If You’re Feeling Burnt Out, Discover Why Mothering Matters
Sometimes I like to play hide and seek with my kids.
Except they don’t know we’re playing. Or that I’m hiding. Continue reading “If You’re Feeling Burnt Out, Discover Why Mothering Matters”
Overcoming Loneliness
When I brought my first daughter home from the hospital, I couldn’t have imagined the ups and downs that would quickly become part of my life. I remember so clearly the first day my husband went back to work. There I was, at home with a little person. Not alone, yet feeling very lonely.
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Shift and adjust…
I’m sure you’ve heard terms like “Life is a journey”, “Even the best laid plans don’t always work out” or “Things don’t always go along in life as you expect”…
So, what do we do when life turns an unexpected corner? Continue reading “Shift and adjust…”
Surrender daringly to the notion of messy play
What comes to mind when you hear ‘messy play’? Sick in your stomach? Excited? Indifferent? There is always a range of responses whenever I speak on this topic in MOPS groups. In the day-to-day activities that come with parenthood, messy play may be a blip on your radar that you haven’t even considered before. Continue reading “Surrender daringly to the notion of messy play”
National Families Week
National Families Week is held every year from 15 to 21 May. This week coincides with United Nations International Day of Families on 15 May. The aim of the week is to celebrate the vital role that families play in Australian society.
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Motherhood – What’s the big deal?
Motherhood – What’s the big deal? I work full-time and I help out around the house. All the mother of my children does is… everything else. Continue reading “Motherhood – What’s the big deal?”
Some days…
My day did not start well. By 9:30am I was sitting on my kitchen floor crying my eyes out… Continue reading “Some days…”
Remember the Cross this Easter
Christmas: a celebration we love! From the presents, celebrating with family and friends, holidays, warm sunny days, Myer window displays, to huge Christmas trees opulently decorated with twinkling lights! Continue reading “Remember the Cross this Easter”
School holidays are here!
Can you believe school holidays are almost upon us again? Didn’t we just start the year?
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