Every Child Has an Instinctive Desire to Be an Awesome Human Being
When and why did parenting become a process of trying to teach our children how to be a good human being?
When and why did parenting become a process of trying to teach our children how to be a good human being?
How to say YES when your brain says NO!
Part of you longs to know how to say Yes to your child or grandchild. I know this because I doubt you'd be here otherwise. The thing is, depending on how much of your life you've spent in the habit of responding with No, you might find it a tricky change to make.
Let’s talk about sex, baby! (Age 8-13)
So you've passed the stage where it's the simple explanation of the birds and the bees. "Where do babies come from?" seems like a walk in the park compared to the sexual landscape that is rapidly coming into view as your child approaches their teens. The worst thing you can do is stick your head in the sand and hope someone else helps then out with all they need to know.
I'm going to share with you what really works with your kids and how to go about having these conversations without awkwardness and embarrassment.
Lessons from the sun which didn’t rise.
This morning I drove out to the middle of nowhere, with my dog Coco, to reach a high point of land to best see the sunrise. I wanted to welcome the sun as it greeted me on the other side of the longest night of the year.
Boundaries and Yes Parenting – a quick guide
Focusing on saying 'Yes' more than 'No' does not mean that boundaries lack importance or presence. It means a shift in how we approach boundaries.
Let’s talk about sex, baby! (Age 0-7)
"Mummy, where do babies come from?"
As a parent you have 4 or 5 years, on average, before you'll be asked this question. Age 4 or 5 is the typical age when children begin to wonder about things that give them a context for their human experience.
Listen to your child. Really listen.
When was the last time you were in a conversation and you realised that either you, or the person you were talking with, were not listening properly?
To the woman who just yelled at me, thank you.
I just went for a dog walk that ended in tears. My tears. Read more
How to help your child fulfil their potential.
There can be so much expectation and pressure to bring our children on in life. We want them to meet milestones and get ahead and develop as much as possible. We want our kids to reach their full potential and to experience as much happiness as possible. Read more
How 5 minutes of daily Gratitude can help your family.
The change of seasons has brought with it a change of focus for me. Since the beginning of September I’ve found myself being drawn more and more towards the inner work of love, life and business. Read more
