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In honour of Grandparents Day

In honour of Grandparents Day

Sunday 26th October was International Grandparents Day. I’m not much into days for names sake but at my kids school they held a morning assembly to celebrate the contribution Grandparents make to our community. It was clear that Grandparents take their role very seriously – there were more adults in the hall than at the… Continue Reading

Motivational Monday Quote – Puddle as an obstacle

Motivational Monday Quote – Puddle as an obstacle

I first saw this posted on the page of one of Australia’s most accomplished and best known parent educators and authors, Maggie Dent. Along with many other childhood values she believes in, she is a strong advocate for kids being in nature. The value of kids playing outside is of utmost importance to their physical… Continue Reading

The Definition of Tired

The Definition of Tired

I had lunch last week with a couple of people I work with. None of them have kids and I sometimes feel like I am a voyeur in their lives of freedom. Their worlds are in complete juxtaposition to mine and yet, that is how my life was 9 years ago (pre kids). How quickly… Continue Reading

Aristotle said participate

Aristotle said participate

For the past few weeks my friend (who is also a mum) and I have been to a series of talks with a philosopher. This modern day philosopher spoke on the topic, ‘Is there life before death?’ and the next day, my friend and I met for a coffee and a debrief on how the… Continue Reading

Motivational Monday Quote – be a good mum

Motivational Monday Quote – be a good mum

This is a great reminder that you don’t have the strive to be the PERFECT mum. Being a good mum is all your kids ask for. You kids are much less forgiving that anyone else and they are also your toughest critic. They know when you have good days and bad days and good moments… Continue Reading