Practical Tips for Relieving Family Life Stress
Family life comes with many pressures, and it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the all the demands. Taking the Pressure Off Getting things…
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Daycare Dramas
Daycare is the “done thing” for about one million Australian families every year. Department of Education figures show close to 1.4 million children attend daycare…
Tech Giants Are ANTI-Kids
Tech giants are shaping the digital world our kids live in, but are they doing enough to protect them? Alarming revelations from Australia’s e-Safety Commissioner…
I Missed Out on Seeing Taylor Swift
Coping disappointment is hard, especially for teens. Here’s how to help your child through tough moments with empathy and understanding. My week has been a…
Going to High-Achieving Schools is Potentially Bad for Your Kids
Poverty, trauma, and discrimination are three of the top four risk factors for mental health challenges. The one that’s missing from the top 4: Excessive…
My 12 Favourite Books in 2023
They say that you become like the people you spend the most time with. I love the people I interact with each day and week.…
Talking to Your Kids About a Suicide
Nobody wants to talk about a suicide, especially with their children. It’s one of the toughest conversations there is. But sometimes it’s unavoidable. And it’s…
Parenting Teens When Life Sucks For Them
One of the hardest things about raising teens is that we know what the answers are. We know that if they just change their “stinking…
Navigating Grief and Loss
On Monday November 6, 2023 I received the devastating news that my nephew, Logan, had died by suicide at just 20 years of age. My…
Santa Tightens His Belt
Christmas excitement is building, but so is the cost-of-living. Inflation is soaring, and it’s hitting parents right in the wallet. Life has never been so…
Family Goal Setting
When I look at people who achieve the most in life, they often have goals. Why? Goals energise. Goals create clarity and focus. Goals offer…
Gentle Parenting: Is it a Fad or Fabulous?
The media and the ‘mummy blogosphere’ have birthed countless parenting styles. “Gentle parenting” is a relatively recent parenting style that has more staying power than…
People Matter, Things Don’t
Lilli, 13 years old, was in tears when I answered her call. “Someone has stolen the scooter.” Lilli had taken our Segway electric scooter to…
My Annual Review: 2023 Edition
No year is ever all good or all bad. Each year brings joy and challenge. This year has delivered both in heavy doses. For the…
Christmas Conundrums: Dodgy Gifts
I borrowed Mum’s bright yellow Casio sports watch with a lap-timer when I was about 14-years-old. I wore it for around 6 months. When Christmas…
The Power of Habit: Building Systems for a Happier Family Life
Creating positive family routines and habits is the key to reducing stress and chaos while strengthening family bonds. Let’s explore some practical systems to help…