Darling, I Can’t Read to You Tonight I Have to Work..
These are the words that stab the heart of a parent when they are saying them to their children.
Want to Make the Most of the Holidays?
It’s no secret that this time of year for most us is the busiest time of year. There are parties, end of year concerts, award ceremonies, planning for next year, dinners and the list goes on. Yet, for many it is also the most amount of consecutive days they have had off work this year.
We Use Fitness Coaches, Business Coaches And Now Parenting Coaching is on the Rise
Hoogi Features in Mamma Mia. Written by Shauna Anderson.
How Do You Feel After a Battle with Your Strong Willed Child?
Relieving Mummy/Daddy Guilt After Confrontation – How to Allow Your Strong-Willed Child To Be Themselves AND Keep Your Cool
Tapping Into the Unlimited Potential of Wealth Within You
A quick post from me today. Yesterday I had the privilege of meeting Julie Ann Cairns, director of The Abundance Code. If you have not yet seen this documentary, I urge you to watch it – it really does change your perspective on everything.
Are You Fulfilled?
When you know you want more.
When life keeps dropping you hints.
When you know you’re capable of more in life.
When you feel envious of others.
And there’s that gnawing feeling inside that won’t go away.
To Screen Time or Not to Screen Time? Mandie Spooner Explains a Digital Detox
Parenting in the digital world – with so many conflicting thoughts, feelings and emotions when it comes to families and technology, it can be hard to keep up.
Parenting Jobs are Never Ending, However, Feeling Overwhelmed Can Be Helped. Watch this video:
Becoming overwhelmed with the amount of tasks on your list is probably every busy parent’s battle and probably a daily one at that. Demands from school, friends, family, business, hobbies not to mention health and financial concerns, all add up to put pressure on us. But it’s ok, as this is perfectly normal and becoming overwhelmed is also ok. So take a deep breath and listen to my strategy for coping with overwhelm.
Beat the School Morning Blues with this Simple Idea…
You’ve been up since 6 am, you’ve battled the getting dressed stage, wrestled through breakfast, hunted for missing hats, readers and homework discovered there is homework to complete and now, just when you are in the home straight, there is the small matter of rallying your troops to the front door and into the car without shouting, screaming or collapsing into a jabbering heap.
Empowering Your Child to Respond to “Mean” Behaviour
I was mortified to hear my 7-year-old son say to another little boy,
Relax, Reset and Re-inspire the Mum in You Retreat – January 2016
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It Gets a Little Crazy Now and Then with Kids. Here’s How to Enjoy It…
Do you want your shopping trip to look like this…?
Our Mum’s Retreat Featured in Daily Telegraph’s Kidspot
So excited for our mum’s retreat to be featured in the Weekend Telegraph’s Kidspot Magazine.
How to Ease Your Mind Chatter and Increase Your Connection with Your Child
We all hear it at times, we all become annoyed by it, distracted, even tense and upset, yet many of us don’t have a conscious strategy to alleviate it and the often damaging effect it can have on both us and the relationship with our children.
If You Have an Agreement on Who Does What Around the House, How Explicit Is It?
‘It’s the same old argument every week when my partner comes home from work and scans the room with the expectation that our house should be spotless, dinner on the table and homework done. It seems to be forgotten that I work too!’
Following Your Dreams as a Parent Inspires Your Child. But How Do You Define “Your Dreams”?
Have you ever wondered if there is more to life than the one you’re currently living? Do you like parts of what you do for work but feel disillusioned with other parts? Or at home you know it’s ok, but don’t feel completely fulfilled? Are you ‘just satisfied’ with family life and although it’s ticking along, you want MORE and perhaps feel guilty for feeling this way? This episode of Parents Leading Change TV explains what purpose is and three reasons why it is so important that you as a parent live your life on purpose.
We Know What a Resilient Child is Supposed to Do. Learn HOW They Can Actually Do It?
Resilience. Such an important trait to develop yet many parents find it difficult themselves before even considering how they are going to help their child to develop it. I shared some articles recently, on this very subject and wanted to focus a little bit more on some practical strategies to help you build resilience whether it is at work or within your personal relationships…
Is Planning Too Much During School Holidays Best For You and Your Child?
It’s ok not to have a plan for every minute of the day – sometimes enjoying a simple activity like washing the car together can be far more rewarding and fun than spending money on a day trip…
When You’re Told Your Child Hit Another Child What Goes Through Your Mind?
“That can’t be right, surely? My little boy has hit another child? Are you sure? That is not like him at all. “