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Our world has taken on a 'let-it-happen' style of parenting - oh well we have kids and we teach them basic skills (how to eat, when to sleep, how to speak) and the rest we let take its natural course. Here I am, proposing a new style of parenting - it's inspired, it's aware and it's equipping our children with the 'real' life skills needed in this day and age. And as always, its self-reflective so it suits you - the individual with your unique circumstances, beliefs and values.

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At Home,At Work • December 1, 2014

The Day I said ‘No’ to Martyrdom

Give, give, give. Kids, work, partner, family, friends, dog, society’s demands. Then give a little more. To the point you’re so shattered at the end of the day, there’s nothing left but the deep feeling of where-the-hell-is-my-bed. And where can you find ‘ME’ in all of this? Somewhere…

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At Home • November 3, 2014

The long term effect of ‘Punishing’ our kids

Punishment. What a word. Brings up all sorts of stuff for me. Parents, school, detention, me against the world, my “but I didn't....” voice trailing off into the sunset cause no one’s listening anyway... It was quite poetic as to how the Universe brought up this ugly word back into my conscio…

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At Home • August 25, 2014

Emotional Intelligence for Kids

"Teaching our kids to feel their emotions and that emotions are ok are key life skills." We live in a society where adults have forgotten to feel.  The rare occasion it does happen, there’s a lot of judgment around it – its ‘bad’ to feel angry or I ‘shouldn't’ feel sad or ‘boys shoul…

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At Home,At Work,In You • May 28, 2014

Welcome to my world

I’m a mum to a 4 year old. That carries a great responsibility for me. The moment I laid eyes on my son I made a promise not pass on my baggage to him. An incredible journey set forth from an innocent promise…. I’m a philosopher at heart. You know that annoying kid that never stops asking ‘…

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At Home • April 28, 2014

The Hollywood Fairy Tale of Happily Ever After

"Once you put your energy into being the best version of you, your ‘soul mate’ shows up" If only I had a dime for every time I was approached by a woman beating herself to a pulp trying to fix a dead end relationship. Damn, I would be richer. Hollywood has done a brilliant job of selling …

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