This has only just popped back into my head. My Grandpa’s favourite saying was ‘I wouldn’t be dead for quids’. While I never understood what he meant when I was 6, I do now! Some days I am just bursting out of my skin for being alive and it was one of these days last… Continue Reading
I first read this in Robin Barker’s bible for new mums, Baby Love and it has stuck with me for every day of being a parent. Her advice was when you bring your baby home from hospital, start than as you mean to go on – so have your big ideas of parenting style, habits,… Continue Reading
I really like this quote. The concept of good parenting for a child is what you show them. You have your own standard and you are their role model. Should your standard slip slightly one day, your kids will probably not notice one bit. It is a great reminder that you are your hardest critic… Continue Reading
When I first started in the corporate world in a public relations firm writing press releases and talking to media, I struggled to say no. I would say yes to every work opportunity that came my way. At one point as a junior consultant, I had 17 clients on the go while the other junior… Continue Reading
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
With three kids aged 9, 7 and 5, it seems every second weekend we are traipsing off to another birthday party and singing happy birthday to a child we hardly know. It makes me wonder if there is any value in going to these parties and seemingly wasting a weekend day on celebrating yet another… Continue Reading