During the last set of school holidays I had several opportunities where risk taking and I bumped heads. Interestingly the risk taking was as much on my behalf as that of my children. In one instance we booked our daughter … Continue reading →
It began something like this: my daughter (14), son (4) and I were sitting at the dinner table. Dinner was ‘mummy-special-salad’ and quickly cooked chicken skewers. “I don’t want to eat this dinner!” came the defiant proclamation from across the … Continue reading →
Most of us grew up with a constant reminder to use the magic words: PLEASE and THANK YOU. In days gone by, being polite was not only appreciated but also expected. I am not saying those days are gone, but … Continue reading →
Make reading fun and memorable with activities and photos. From their earliest days I liked noting my children’s favorite books in their baby books. I treasure photos of reading with my grandchildren. There are many ways to make reading memorable. … Continue reading →
Sometimes I think it’s hard to be a Christian mom in the age of social media. As I scroll through my Facebook news feed, I see so many mothers posting about how much they love their kids and being a mom and … Continue reading →
Are you a calm person who has never had a crazy day? Are your children always well behaved and never make you feel like locking yourself in the bathroom? Is your lounge room never messy, your kitchen always well stocked, … Continue reading →