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What’s the worst that can happen? A strategy for dealing with stress
As a parent we often find ourselves in stressful situations. In a matter of seconds, relative peace can turn into a cacophony of chaos and reckless abandon. A happily playing child can turn into a...
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Football and family: 6 reasons why football makes me a better parent
As I bask in the glory of post Grand Final elation, I begin to wonder why football means so much to me and my family. (some of the members anyway). What is it that has us out in rain or hail, turning...
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Reigning in our kids language: keeping things in perspective
I started thinking about the way my children speak upon hearing my 2 year old, yes 2 year old, refer to something as “sick”…meaning good, great, really cool! He then began hitting a little white...
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The Perils of Perfectionism: how you can help when being perfect isn’t good...
Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing perfectly. In life we should strive for success, aspire to do great things and be conscious of reaching our full potential. When this desire for...
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Grief to Me
There are many similiarities in the way people deal with grief, but overwhelmingly, grief is a very individual experience. Lately I have heard many people asking for advice on how to process their...
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Parenting with illness: the importance of help and support
Being sick really isn’t any fun at all. And being sick when you have other little (or big) people you are responsible for is even worse. Well that was my week last week. It was only really a good 24...
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This weeks best parenting advice: breathe, flex and keep moving
Parenting advice is everywhere, some of it helpful and some of it not so much. The best advice is often that which aims to improve the mental health of the parent, either in the short or long term! If...
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R u Ok?
Last night I asked someone I had never met “Are you ok?” What followed was a 30 minute conversation on grief and loss. This wasn’t my intention, but it was obvious she needed to talk. I didn’t have...
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It’s not just about switching off: helping kids deal with Cyber Bullies
When we hear reports in the media of cyber bullies and trolls harassing, stalking and abusing others, the immediate reaction for many has been “Why don’t they just switch off”. And certainly there is...
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Just let it go: observations of others and my holiday advice
Sitting on a beach is a great place to observe people. It is a fabulous canvas of human interaction and behaviour. Sunglasses on and magazine open, a busy beach day affords you the sights and sounds of...
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