30 cool creative writing ideas for kids and teens

Most kids and teens love listening to stories and as they get older the urge to tell their own stories grows too. For some kids (often those we call ‘born writers’) this…

40+ things adults wish their parents had done differently

AskReddit is often a good read for vox-pop type discussions. Someone asks a question and…

Amazing crispy date slice – this one is so, so, so good

My dear friend Michelle makes the best slices, and this crispy date slice is no…

5 ways to build your parental resilience

Resilience is a hot topic, almost always in the context of our children. But what about parental resilience? It makes sense that resilient parents have a better chance of raising resilient kids.…

33 work from home mum hacks for when the kids are around

Aaaaaaargh! Can you hear me screaming in frustration after being interrupted or the eleventy-billionth time this morning? I can’t blame the kids – it’s just as frustrating for them to be at…

High-school is when not holding kids back really bites

I’ve popped up on Babyology’s The Parent Panel podcast talking about holding kids back at…

14 easy-going dishes to make for Easter lunch

I’ve unexpectedly found myself hosting Easter lunch this year. I’m in no way, shape or…

5 ways to teach kids the power of self acceptance

I am a firm believer in the importance of self awareness and self acceptance. Of understanding, knowing and believing in who we are as individuals.  Years ago, I chanced upon the HBO…