Now I have been a single parent for nearly 14 years … oh yes, that feels like an eternity. But worse, it feels like I have missed the boat of kids. As a woman I always wanted to have my own kids and I am blessed, oh so very blessed to have my daughter and […]
Mother of a Teenager
The importance of time off!!
I know a lot of mothers (especially single mothers) would prefer to just work through the holidays versus the thought of rangling the kids alone and not having anyone ‘special’ to spend the days with (and to make ends meet). I admit over the many years I have had those thoughts and have done this […]
My healing with Chinese Herbal Medicine
This is something I don’t think I have spoken much about ~ my healing with Chinese Herbal Medicine. For the many years since I have been a single parent I have had my on again off again struggles with stress, worry, hormonal imbalance, anxiety and depression. Pushing me right to the edge at times. And […]
We achieved a few things this year ~ thank you 2017
It’s getting really close to Christmas🎄and I realise I haven’t posted in here for a really long time. So im thinking that maybe, now that its the end of the year and I have 3 weeks off over the holidays …. and im counting down the next two weeks …. I might actually be able […]
3 Tips for Raising a Teenage Daughter
3 Tips for Raising a Teenage Daughter Lets get one thing straight …. you are not her best friend …. anymore! That digital palm card she carries everywhere … her phone … that is now her best friend. It’s where all the love is coming from and its where all her friends hang out. The […]
Perfection or Bust!
Perfection is a very high standard that we set for ourselves as women, but at what cost! Are we teaching our daughters to have a go or not even bother trying. This is a great Ted Talk highligting the importance of bravery for our girls, how to embrace and enourage it. Our daughters model our […]
Inspirational Teenagers
It takes patience to be in a positive space with your child. Allow them to feel free, to find themselves through personal space and create their own direction …. while standing there with the ‘go slow’ or ‘detour’ batton, always thinking that your direction is the absolute for everything. Children need to grow, they need […]
Real Moments
Sometimes in life there are moments that make you stop and think about what really matters. Life is so fleeting and you never really know how far it will or won’t go. Today was one of those moments, where mine and my daughters relationship flashed before my heart, and in that split second I realised […]
Silence the raging teen mind
Lets be reminded of the importance of home time. Many of us get caught up in the trap of trotting all over town to entertain children. My belief is some good old fashioned home time is a good opportunity to regroup, calm these often over active little minds and slow the pace down. As a […]
Quality over Quantity
There’s nothing like beautiful sunshine and clear skies to start the day! In the town that we live it’s historic and full of bustle, but quiet peaceful spots can be sought out. So, we went in search today of some quiet relaxing time together. Found! … In one of our quaint villages, of those historic […]