The kitchen can wait, my darling son I know I’ve been busy but now I’m done. The bread’s in the oven, the soup has been made Two things off my list of twenty today. Now the kitchen can wait, the dishes too You’re more important, I promise it’s true. There’s a lot going on, you’ll… {read more}
Parenting
Simple Living: Travel Gear + 10 Creative Ways to Use Luggage to Save Space
Our travel gear used to take up a lot of space. Since our family spends a few weeks abroad at least once a year – not to mention weekend getaways and camping trips – we have quite a bit of luggage for the five of us. Because of my goal to simplify our living space plus our upcoming year of… {read more}
How to Practice Mindfulness with a Baby
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}
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}
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}
