The Importance of Allowing Children to Take Risks

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

5 Good Reasons to Staycation with Kids

5 Good Reasons to Staycation with Kids
The year is 28 BC (i.e. I am 28 years old and it’s “before children”). My husband and I have booked a week off work and we’re paging the Lonely Planet magazine, feeling overwhelmed by… View Post

The Beautiful Paradox of Parenting

The Beautiful Paradox of Parenting
To my precious girls, Yesterday, I took a moment to marvel at the three of you as you splashed around in our tiny, makeshift bathtub. It is a rare moment when I switch off to… View Post

A Year and a Half of You Being You

A Year and a Half of You Being You
Dear Thea, You turned 18 months old this week. As I reflect back on the last year-and-a-half of you in our lives, it all seems a bit hazy. I never intended on having three children… View Post

The Importance of Play | Why is it Such a Big Deal?

The Importance of Play | Why is it Such a Big Deal?
When I first started researching preschools for our eldest daughter, I was recommended one in our area by several people. At my initial visit, I walked into the preschool room and there was…silence. This seemed… View Post