Dear Daughter, At almost nine months old, you are now crawling, pulling up to stand, waving, clapping and eating with your two front teeth. Your eyes are a mixture of dark blue and brown, and everyone says you look just like me. I’m not sure if it’s true or not, but when I compare baby… {read more}
Archives for October 2015
How to Teach Responsibility to Young Children
Responsibility is doing what needs to be done and taking ownership for your actions. Though it is often equated with cleaning up after yourself, getting homework done, and learning how to spend money – there are many more ways for kids to practice this virtue. Lately I have been recognising many opportunities in my life… {read more}
The Kitchen Can Wait
The kitchen can wait, my darling son I know I’ve been busy but now I’m done. The bread’s in the oven, the soup has been made Two things off my list of twenty today. Now the kitchen can wait, the dishes too You’re more important, I promise it’s true. There’s a lot going on, you’ll… {read more}
Simple Living: Travel Gear + 10 Creative Ways to Use Luggage to Save Space
Our travel gear used to take up a lot of space. Since our family spends a few weeks abroad at least once a year – not to mention weekend getaways and camping trips – we have quite a bit of luggage for the five of us. Because of my goal to simplify our living space plus our upcoming year of… {read more}
How to Practice Mindfulness with a Baby
Mindfulness is a bit of a buzz word these days. So many people are rushing through life that they actually have to be reminded that it’s important to slow down and pay attention to what they are doing. How do I know? Because I am one of those people. Sometimes by the end of the day I know I have… {read more}
Brisbane Highlights for Families + Tips for a Staycation
Recently my husband found out that he passed a major exam, so we decided to celebrate by going on a mini vacation. But instead of traveling a few hours for our holiday, we planned a “staycation” right in our own city. Yes, that’s a real thing! A staycation is when you stay in your own city and explore it from… {read more}
How to Teach Your Child to Be an Advocate for Their Own Health
As a child, my mother would take me to the doctor when I was sick or had a regular check-up. I thought people simply went in to see the doctor, answered any questions, and then did what the doctor said. From my childhood perspective, it seemed that healthcare was pretty much one-sided. As I grew up, I… {read more}