How to Survive (and Even Enjoy!) Family Road Trips This Summer
Family road trips can be both a blessing and a challenge. While long drives promise bonding and shared memories, they also test the patience of…
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My Favourite Books in 2024
Another year, another mountain of books conquered. This has become something of an annual ritual for me—a way to take stock of the intellectual journey…
How to Really Play With Your Kids (and actually enjoy it as much as them)
Playing with your kids. It’s supposed to be fun—an enriching and bonding experience. Yet, for many of us—the overworked, the stressed, the ones who’ve traded…
Harnessing the Power of Soft Eyes
In the whirlwind of parenting, finding ways to remain calm and connected with your children is essential, especially during stressful moments. One powerful yet often…
My Child Doesn’t Listen!
Do you feel like your child doesn’t listen? Or that you’re caught in a never-ending loop of repeating requests to your child? You’re not alone.…
Building Resilience and Hope in Children
Learn how to build resilience and hope in children, and why hope matters in our challenging world.
Brain Chemistry Hacks for Better Learning
Simple Tips for Parents to Boost Motivation in Kids It’s no secret that motivation for schoolwork can dwindle as kids get older. Research consistently shows a decline…
15 Steps to Resilient Kids Who Bounce Back
No Fluff, Just Grit Two propositions that matter when it comes to understanding resilience and knowing how to raise resilient kids: 1. Life is hard.…
5 Essential Conversations to Have with Your Teen Before Schoolies
As Schoolies Week approaches, the excitement among your Grade 12 school-leaver might be palpable. Amidst the buzz of bookings and plans, it’s natural to feel…
Why School Awards Might Do More Harm Than Good
And The Award Goes To…Not You! It’s that time of year again: school awards nights. Having raised three children through to year 12, I have…
The Case for Risky Play in an Age of Overprotection
We've become so obsessed with a well-intentioned desire to protect our kids from every possible bump and bruise that we've forgotten something crucial…
How to Deal With a Stubborn Child
Parenting a stubborn child can be a challenging journey filled with frustrations and emotional hurdles. Understanding the root of stubbornness is key to effective communication…
How to Respond When Triggered by Your Child
Learn how to respond instead of react in parenting. Understand your triggers, control your response, and create stronger connections with your child
Unplugged Parenthood: Reducing Screen Time to Strengthen Family Connections
In today’s digital age, the movement toward giving our children an “Unplugged Childhood” is gaining momentum. But what about parents? Our own screens have become…
Help For The ADHD Parent
There is so much information available for parents of children with ADHD. But where is help for the parent with ADHD? How can you navigate…
Resilience Myth Busting
In the labyrinth of parenting advice, certain myths persist like stubborn weeds. Let’s unravel a few of these myths and discover the real pathways to…