The “simple” task of asking your child to listen to you
Asking your child to do something, and they do it, seems so simple and inconsequential in the grander scheme of the day.
The cost of being the perfect parent
I've been feeling off for the past few weeks and just haven’t been able to put my finger on it.
Parenting a New Generation - The Dance Between Masculine and Feminine
If you’ve never heard of the masculine and the feminine energies, it may sound like a far-out concept.
The hidden gift of a child pushing back
Last night at dinner my children and I were having a conversation.
I screamed at my teen
A couple of weekends ago we went to the beach. We are lucky enough to live in an amazing part of the world and a weekly ocean swim during summer is doable!
Parenting in 2024 and holidays
Whether you’re working for a company or in your own business chances are you’ve spent some time reflecting on the year gone by and the year to come for work and maybe even personally.
Preventing Christmas Burnout
I used to make Christmas so complicated. I had to have certain foods from a certain place. All the trimmings. Presents planned months in advance. Multiple presents for my children to open on Christmas Day (even if they barely touch them after that day).
Why your emotions spill over onto your child.
The number one challenge parents face that come to see me is their emotions spilling over onto their child.
How to Measure Your Child's Success
Yesterday my teen son announced his 4th nomination this year, as a finalist in film - 2 national awards and 2 local awards. For four different films. I was bowled over.
Parenting lessons from Taronga Zoo
Parenting is messy. Raising a family is full of complexity. Different personalities under the same roof and parents doing their best to keep everyone thriving and daily family life going.
Teaching Responsibility to Children
We got a note home from school yesterday. It was from my son’s teacher letting us know that he hadn’t completed his homework task and wanted us to work with him to ensure it didn’t happen again.
When your child chooses your partner over you (or vice versa)
Tom and Sally are parents I worked with recently. They have a 2-year-old daughter, Emma.
How to celebrate your child’s achievements for life-long success
My teen came home from school yesterday and said “Mum, a teacher's going to call you.” My mind went racing to, “did he flunk an assignment? Is everything okay?” (this is the problem-solving part of me kicking in) but what came out of my mouth was a neutral, “oh, okay.”
3 Harmful Beliefs That Knock Your Parenting Confidence
Do you sometimes question your ability as a parent? You never know what the next challenge, hurdle, or situation will be, but what you can be confident in is your ability to figure it out.
What to Do When Your Toddler Throws a Tantrum Over Everything
Refusing to eat certain foods, protesting bedtime, resisting getting dressed, or refusing to put on shoes—these are just a few scenarios where toddler tantrums can rear their fiery heads.
5 Ways to Build Trust With Your Child
The fundamental basis of your relationship with your child is trust.
Raising children who want to do good in the world
At dinner with girlfriends on Sunday night, we got to chatting about what enables children to want to do good in the world that doesn’t come at the cost of their inner peace and happiness.
7 things I want my child to know (above all else)
Last week I was approached for advice for a mum who is terminally ill and leaving this earth soon and wants to leave her children with the most meaningful gifts.
Thriving in the messy middle of parenting
A couple of times this week, I’ve heard the term “messy middle”. And it got me thinking about what the “messy middle” looks like as a parent.