“Have you ever thought about how strange it is that the only person we are with every moment of every day can still mystify us? We cannot escape from ourselves and yet our actions and thoughts can still confuse us. Continue reading “Who are you? Step into the light and see yourself clearly”
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Wet Day Activities for Kids
Day 1 of the school holidays. Rain. I recall what it was like with three young sons at home… wondering what would I do all day until Daddy got home at 6pm! ARGH! Continue reading “Wet Day Activities for Kids”
Is Your Life As Glamorous As Mine?
My life is totally awesome and completely glamorous, every day.
It is full of flexible routines, solid sleep, respectful discipline, compliant small humans, family holidays, shared meals, well dressed clean children and lots of laughter.
Love Languages of Children
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”
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”
I wish there had been MOPS…
“I wish there had been MOPS when I had my babies!”
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.
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.