Have you ever felt like some people at work weren’t hugged enough as children? Like the time I called in sick ahead of a Saturday 6 am shift and a total harpy picked up the …
What’s the smarter way to deal with a crying child?
Parenting is a lot like the bar scene; everyone’s yelling, everything is sticky, the same music plays over and over again and once in a while somebody pukes. There’s also a lot more yelling at …
Do you have what it takes to turn your pain into power?
The thing about success is, that we don’t achieve it despite feeling pain. We achieve it precisely because we experience pain. Now, I know this sounds like the short end of the stick – it …
Should you give up on having creative hobbies if you aren’t the creative type?
So, you can’t draw. Or knit. Or go near superglue without gluing at least two fingers together. You can’t decorate a cake to save your life and your violin playing makes the alley-cats yowl. So …
Do you feel like you’re drifting aimlessly through life? Use these 5 steps do discover your core values
Your values are a powerful thing. Even though they’re “just ideas” they shape your life and are the underlying root cause to most of your decisions. Knowing your own core values will guide you towards …
Worried about how your kids are gonna deal with life? Bully-proofing your kids is simpler than you think
Dr. Seuss said, “Be yourself because the people who mind don’t matter. And the people that matter don’t mind”. With anxiety and depression rates in young people growing at the same rate as smartphone adoption, …
Want to deal with less hissy fits? Coach your child through the strong emotions with these tips
Children need love – especially when they seem to deserve it the least. And that’s when it can be so incredibly hard to find a compassionate response. Dealing with a developing brain and a human …
Why you need a mood tracker in your life when you want to become more zen (5 FREE downloads to get you started)
5 reasons why a mood tracker needs to be your new best friend + 5 awesome mood trackers to get you started ASAP.
When God created woman he was working late on the 6th day
This is an adaptation of ‘When God Created Mothers’ by Erma Bombeck that I saw somewhere years ago. When God created woman he was working late on the 6th day. An angel came by and …
22 universal truths I’ve learned about parenting a toddler (in memes)
So, you’ve survived the baby-phase and now find yourself with a toddler. Congrats! You’ve made it this far. You’ll quickly get the hang of keeping up with your toddler — until they learn a new …
How to know if your parent is a narcissist
Whenever I start talking about narcissism and being raised by a narcissist, I’m always overwhelmed by the response. It’s clear that not just one or two of us have been raised by at least one …
Why do all children deserve to have good self-esteem? Set your kid up for success in life with this advice
Behind every child who believes in themselves is a parent who believed in them first. Strong self-esteem is the best defence your children can have against life’s challenges. But it isn’t passed on, like a …