There’s a moment in parenting that most of us hit eventually. It tends to sneak up somewhere between packing school lunches, managing moods, remembering everything for everyone, trying to keep our own…
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Ah, the early years of parenting. A whirlwind of sleepless nights, endless snack requests, and the mysterious disappearance of anything resembling personal time. But then, almost imperceptibly, the tide begins to turn.…
Let me tell you, nothing prepares you for the moment your previously confident, sparkly-eyed child turns into a self-doubting, hoodie-wearing teen who won’t make eye contact unless it’s through a screen. One…
“I’ve got nothing to do, Mum,” my youngest said, approximately 57 seconds after arriving home from a two-night school excursion. “Why don’t you just sit on the front verandah and watch the…
For many parents, the reality of juggling the demands of caring responsibilities on their time, energy and resources leaves us with little time to take care of our own wellbeing. This can…
I am a simple person with a simple outlook on life and unless I’m watching it on stage or screen, I absolutely despise drama. In fact, I’ve made avoiding drama a life…