Tag Archives: connect

Five mindfulness tips to help deal with worries and stress. October is Mental Health Month, a time to consider our mental health and well-being. To combat the worries, stress and anxiety that can build up for parents during everyday life,… Continue Reading >

The Christmas season is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also bring stress and anxiety. While the festive lights and holiday songs create an atmosphere of happiness, the pressure to make everything perfect can feel overwhelming. This… Continue Reading >

What can children learn from animals? Have you ever wondered how much you could learn from your pets? We know that animals have a way of connecting with us, and it’s been proven that there are many benefits to having… Continue Reading >

There’s no doubt moving through the tantrum phase of early childhood is tough on parents. Waiting out it out until the emotions pass, trying to support your child to find the words to express how they’re feeling. But getting through… Continue Reading >

As we send our children to school we trust learning is taking place, and it is. But how do we know? The conversations we have with our children are imperative to building partnerships between school and home, and connecting in… Continue Reading >

The end of the year can be so exhilarating. jam packed with exciting events, Christmas shopping and catching up with friends and family that you might not have seen during the lockdown period. Sometimes this can feel slightly overwhelming. You… Continue Reading >

May is fast approaching and happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there. We spend so many hours of our day feeling headless and, in the clouds, it’s no wonder why May has been dubbed “Mindful May” by many… Continue Reading >

As pet owners, it’s normal to feel anxious about leaving your beloved pets with a new person. When planning to be away from home for work or play, pet care is one of the infinite list of things to do…. Continue Reading >

Perfectionism is not a healthy habit. Even less so when it comes to motherhood, unless you’re keen to rub shoulders with overwhelm, resentment, rage and the feeling of never being satisfied, which can eventually lead to maternal burnout. Here is… Continue Reading >

In a fast-paced, demanding world, how can parents create cohesion and a sense of family belonging? One of the ways is to create a family emblem. When our family emigrated from South Africa to Australia in 1998, I was concerned… Continue Reading >