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…
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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…
Managing Fatigue as a Parent
If you’re a parent, I can almost guarantee you’re tired. Parenthood and fatigued seem inseparable. Infants and toddlers amplify our tiredness, but regardless of their…
Defusing Explosive Children
Kids Do Well If They Can In 1998, Dr. Ross Greene introduced a groundbreaking approach to helping children navigate challenging situations in “The Explosive Child”.…
In Memory of Logan
My nephew died on Sunday night. He died by suicide. Logan was the most energetic and delightful kid I know. Kind. Fun. Laughing all the…
The Secret to Regulating Emotions
You can’t think straight in a high emotion state. When you’re on the brink, it’s hard to stop and think. These simple rhymes underscore a…
Soccer Mums, Netball Dads, and How to Help Our Children Thrive
I don’t know how long I’d been doing it, but somewhere in the third quarter I realised that I’d lost all perspective. My eldest daughter was playing…
How to Talk to Your Kids About the Referendum
As Australians prepare to vote in the upcoming referendum, many children have questions about what it means. This is a chance to engage in positive,…