Last week I spent an afternoon on the beach with my family, away from the laundry and the groceries and any type of screen whatsoever. We got very little “done” that day but I realised afterwards how invigorated I felt, ready to take on my next tasks and not nearly as stressed or anxious as… {read more}
5 Charities to Support this Holiday Season
Giving gifts is a wonderful way to show people you love them and care about them. Certain people are easy to buy gifts for. My mother, for example. I can usually find a household item I know she needs or a piece of jewelry I think she will love! Others are not so easy to… {read more}
New Ebook! Connected Parenting Week by Week
Hi everyone! Just a quick note to share my new ebook, Connected Parenting Week by Week: 52 Challenges for Parents Who Want to Grow. This ebook is a complilation of the weekly challenges I have been posting as part of the One Thing Wednesday initiative I created for my Facebook page in 2016. Each week… {read more}
How to Teach Kids about Gender Differences and Equality
Are you the type of parent that would get their son a doll and/or give their daughter a truck? If so, I’m guessing you gave already considered the importance of raising the next generation to respect gender differences and value equality. As much as I have tried to nurture certain traditionally “feminine” qualities in my… {read more}
Exploring Parental Stress as a Culturally Constructed Phenomenon
Have you ever wondered if the pressure you feel as a parent is “normal”? Is it the same amount of pressure your own parents felt? How does it compare to other parents living right now on the other side of the world? Dr. Jane Scott is a trained pediatrician and neonatologist who has lived in… {read more}
25+ Gifts That Help You Deliver Social Impact With Your Buying Power
Brought to you by Nuffnang and Australia Post Over the last few years, our family has made a big effort to be selective about the gifts we give to each other as well as to our extended family and friends. Is the item meaningful and memorable? Will it be used for a long time? Who… {read more}
10 Ways to Use Your Social Influence for Good
This post is written especially for fellow bloggers! But anyone who owns an online business or uses a public social media profile might be able to use the tips as well. I am honoured to be speaking at the Kids Business Bloggers Brunch tomorrow to share the story about how the Grateful Mama Project came to… {read more}
10 Fun Toys that Help Kids Appreciate Differences
Children learn about the world through the objects, experiences, and relationships they are faced with. If we want them to appreciate diversity around the world and learn that differences are a beautiful part of the human family, then there are many ways we can expose them to this idea. I’ve rounded up 10 excellent gift… {read more}
