admin / November 25, 2019

Lost the Joy of Christmas? Dare to Do Things Differently

For most of us, family and social Christmas traditions run deep. It takes a brave pioneer to mess with the roast, the gifts or the tension-steeped family gathering. These things can add to the joy… View Post

admin / November 5, 2019

Why My Children are Many of My Dreams Come True

“What do you want to be when you grow up, Mummy?” “I want to be your mummy. Always.” She is dissatisfied. “No! What do you want to be?” I twitch a little inside as my… View Post

admin / October 26, 2019

Is Home Still Where the Heart is in Our Global Society?

Home. Is it where the heart is? Is it a place? A feeling? A sense of belonging? If you’re a regular visitor to this blog, you will know we relocated from the UK to Australia… View Post

admin / October 15, 2019

You Won’t be This Little Forever

Dear daughters, My greatest fear is that I will look back on this time in our lives and wish I had done it differently. The times I fail to show love or anger too quickly… View Post

admin / October 7, 2019

The Importance of Allowing Children to Take Risks

There is a huge climbing web in a playground near our house. I recently watched my girls navigate their way up, down and along the ropes, taking risks to work their way to the top.… View Post