February of 2013 and the months that followed was one of the darkest periods of my life. A miscarriage plummeted me into a deeply emotional place and I had never felt so low or lost in all my life. I had two amazing sons already, nearly 2 and 4 years old at the time, and… {read more}
Review: Virtue Seeds Activity Books
I am so excited to share a new resource with you today! Virtue Seeds activity books were created by Elaheh Bos, the co-author and illustrator of my storybook Mason’s Greatest Gems, whose mission is to create tools that guide, nurture and inspire change and growth. These beautiful books are filled with age-appropriate activities to teach good character…. {read more}
Helpful Phrases for Positive Parents and Where to Find Them
You know when you read something somewhere and think, “Why didn’t I think of that?!” Two of my blogging colleagues have written an amazing ebook which contains a collection of helpful phrases to use with young children. Although there are already a few phrases we use regularly in our family, I never really considered the usefulness… {read more}
Family Life on the Road: Halfway Through Our Trip Around Australia
Summary: Halfway through our trip around Australia, here is how we are finding our year of family life on the road. Snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef. Running into a Cassowary in the Daintree Rainforest. Hiking to see Aboriginal rock art in Carnarvon Gorge. Squeezing through the dark passageways of Capricorn Caves. Walking around the… {read more}
How to Unlock Your Child’s Full Potential {Video Interview}
Last year I was interviewed for the Be The Best Parent You Can Be video summit, a series featuring 22 parenting experts hosted by Jeanne-Marie Paynel of Voila Montessori. The series aimed to share ideas about nurturing children’s full potential as well as support parents in their caregiving role. Here is my interview, I hope… {read more}
Sick Day Activity Cards {Printable}
Brought to you by Nuffnang and The Little Range. Over the past few weeks our little girl has come down with a number of coughs and colds. Poor thing just keeps picking up germs wherever we go! Luckily the rest of the family has stayed fairly healthy but a blocked nose and irritating cough can… {read more}
May I never forget… {A Poem for My Grown-Up Baby}
This is a letter to my daughter, my third born. I hope you will read it when and if you have your own children one day, and understand some of what I felt as a mother when you were growing up and be assured of just how much I loved (and love) you. Dear Daughter,… {read more}
Learn About Having a Positive Attitude {Magnet Activity for Kids}
You are a living magnet. What you attract into your life is in harmony with your dominant thoughts. – Brian Tracy We used this marble wand to demonstrate and explore the concept behind the quotation above. When we surround ourselves with positive experiences, positive people and positive influences then we can be sure to have… {read more}
