The (Not So) Perfect Christmas Tree
Matey (nearly 12) decorated the tree this last week. We had to sell some furniture and clean up the lounge before we could put up the Christmas tree as there Continue Reading →
Matey (nearly 12) decorated the tree this last week. We had to sell some furniture and clean up the lounge before we could put up the Christmas tree as there Continue Reading →
I can remember when we had bought another house before our old house had sold. We were under a lot of financial pressure and emotions were taut. We had a Continue Reading →
We were outdoors with a group of parents the other evening, engrossed in an activity, when one parent suddenly expressed her frustration that her child wanted to buy an icy Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago I was driving my daughter (13) to her early morning swimming squad training. Normally at 5.30am we are both not naturally talkative. This morning was different. Continue Reading →
A friend was recently sharing how her daughters came home from school that day and they were in terrible moods. One was upset that she had been left out of Continue Reading →
Last week our ducted heating unit broke. We have had to replace the whole unit as there were some massive cracks in the heating exchange causing carbon monoxide to be Continue Reading →
Sometimes in our parenting role, we need to look at things a bit differently. We may be at a point where one child is frustrating us, or a child may Continue Reading →
I have just returned home from assisting in a VCE class to help students look at their attitude and to also identify obstacles that are hindering them from completing their Continue Reading →
Princess (12) is on an amazing ride this year with opportunities that are opening up for her. Since being awarded the Shire Young Citizen of the Year, she has had Continue Reading →
This past week during school holidays, Princess (11) has been involved in a musical production run by Gateway Family Church called “Broadway in a Week”. It is an annual event Continue Reading →