For many mums, the road to motherhood isn’t a straightforward one. There are twists and turns along the way. For some (myself included) the loss of a pregnancy and the grief that comes along are part of that journey. Continue reading “What to do with grief”
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Raising children with different temperaments
Is your firstborn an easy-going, compliant, eager-to-please child? Yet your second born is strong-willed, fussy and defiant? Raising children with different temperaments? I hear you! Continue reading “Raising children with different temperaments”
Diving into play: a list of ideas for you
Are you in the middle of school holidays or simply in need of some fresh play ideas? We have you covered! This is such a big part of our lives as mums but it is sometimes hard to keep engaging in the same games continually. Continue reading “Diving into play: a list of ideas for you”
You’re a good mother: an open letter to mums
I see you there wiping up yet another spill, folding more laundry and soothing tears. Your frustration boils up at times. You wonder if what you do each day matters and if you’re a good mother. Here is your answer. Yes. Continue reading “You’re a good mother: an open letter to mums”
Marriage Week
It’s Marriage Week here in Australia from 13 – 19 September. Marriage week is a coalition of the Christian Church and other organisations across Australia who are working together to offer positive resources, to help couples re-affirm the value of and commitment to their marriage. Continue reading “Marriage Week”
Keeping our children safe in the modern world
This week is National Child Protection Week. As the General Manager of children’s harm prevention charity ChildSafe, I want to talk to you about a really important topic of keeping our children safe in the modern world. Continue reading “Keeping our children safe in the modern world”
Father’s Day
Being a Dad to 3 kids (aged 10, 7 and 5) is the most exhausting yet rewarding thing I’ve ever done. I once heard it said that ‘as a parent, the days are long but the years are short.’ I’d have to agree. I am viewing my parenting and Father’s Day through this lens. Continue reading “Father’s Day”
I don’t like to bake and that’s okay-truth from a homemaker
Hands up if you pictured what your life as a homemaker would look like once you got married and started having children… Continue reading “I don’t like to bake and that’s okay-truth from a homemaker”
Fostering Hope – Stand Sunday
Our news, airways and social media feeds are filled with coronavirus and restrictions. The world collectively is experiencing a year like never before. Behind the coronavirus news are stories of both hope and sadness. Unfortunately, social isolation, economic hardship, and job loss have led to an increase of domestic violence, abuse and neglect of children. This has lead to an increasing number of children entering out of home care. This is why we are fostering hope through Stand Sunday. Continue reading “Fostering Hope – Stand Sunday”
Choosing the slow lane
I’m sure that we would all agree that 2020 has not turned out the way we expected. It has been challenging for many, with disruption and change seeming to come from every side at times. We have all in some way experienced social isolation and lockdown this year, and for me the time at home brought with it some interesting reflection and changes. We are choosing the slow lane. Continue reading “Choosing the slow lane”