Mindfulness is a bit of a buzz word these days. So many people are rushing through life that they actually have to be reminded that it’s important to slow down and pay attention to what they are doing. How do I know? Because I am one of those people. Sometimes by the end of the day I know I have… {read more}
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Brisbane Highlights for Families + Tips for a Staycation
Recently my husband found out that he passed a major exam, so we decided to celebrate by going on a mini vacation. But instead of traveling a few hours for our holiday, we planned a “staycation” right in our own city. Yes, that’s a real thing! A staycation is when you stay in your own city and explore it from… {read more}
How to Teach Your Child to Be an Advocate for Their Own Health
As a child, my mother would take me to the doctor when I was sick or had a regular check-up. I thought people simply went in to see the doctor, answered any questions, and then did what the doctor said. From my childhood perspective, it seemed that healthcare was pretty much one-sided. As I grew up, I… {read more}
The Reason Why Parenting Is Hard
A few days ago I had a really rough parenting day. It wasn’t that anything in particular happened, but it all just seemed to compound at once. The baby woke up with a runny nose (again). I accidentally dropped and broke a plate. I didn’t predict how much my younger son would want a book… {read more}
Is Your Smart Child Feeling Discouraged? Find Out How a Growth Mindset Can Help
My son has recently skipped a grade so he has been hearing a lot of kids (and adults) comment about how smart he is. Every time I overhear it, I cringe. I picture each of these comments setting him an inch higher on a pedestal so that when he is challenged next time (and can’t get some… {read more}
Can we please show some respect on the road?
To the guy that honked behind me: I know there is a set number of seconds and minutes during the day. Believe me, I do. But to the guy that honked behind me, was it really necessary? I’m sitting waiting to turn into a busy road, and it’s only been a minute… possibly two, at… {read more}
15 Ways to Teach Kids Character through Actions Instead of Words
“Children learn more from what you are than what you teach.” – W.E.B. Dubois I love this quote and it is an important reminder for me as I can tend to talk a bit too much sometimes. When it really comes down to it, my kids are learning from how I act every day… not… {read more}
When my daughter grows up…
When my daughter grows up, she won’t remember how many toys she had. But she will remember if I played with her. When my daughter grows up, she won’t remember if the kitchen was clean. But she will remember if I ate meals with her. When my daughter grows up, she won’t remember if I did… {read more}
