Parenting a New Generation - The Dance Between Masculine and Feminine
If you’ve never heard of the masculine and the feminine energies, it may sound like a far-out concept.
The hidden gift of a child pushing back
Last night at dinner my children and I were having a conversation.
I screamed at my teen
A couple of weekends ago we went to the beach. We are lucky enough to live in an amazing part of the world and a weekly ocean swim during summer is doable!
Taking dessert away from your child doesn't work. Here's why....
A mum asked whether the way she disciplined her child was okay.
Here’s the scenario and my advice.
Is your child struggling at school?
My client has a 7-year-old son. She shared with me how he had behavioural issues at school and was really struggling.
Choosing a sport for your child?
You might be thinking about enrolling your child into sports this term and I wanted to share what happened when I enrolled my son in soccer so it can help you avoid the resistance and challenges we experienced and what we did instead.
Parenting in 2024 and holidays
Whether you’re working for a company or in your own business chances are you’ve spent some time reflecting on the year gone by and the year to come for work and maybe even personally.
Preventing Christmas Burnout
I used to make Christmas so complicated. I had to have certain foods from a certain place. All the trimmings. Presents planned months in advance. Multiple presents for my children to open on Christmas Day (even if they barely touch them after that day).
Why your emotions spill over onto your child.
The number one challenge parents face that come to see me is their emotions spilling over onto their child.
Raising children who want to do good in the world
At dinner with girlfriends on Sunday night, we got to chatting about what enables children to want to do good in the world that doesn’t come at the cost of their inner peace and happiness.
7 things I want my child to know (above all else)
Last week I was approached for advice for a mum who is terminally ill and leaving this earth soon and wants to leave her children with the most meaningful gifts.
Thriving in the messy middle of parenting
A couple of times this week, I’ve heard the term “messy middle”. And it got me thinking about what the “messy middle” looks like as a parent.
Decoding Your Child's Behaviour
Do you ever feel so exasperated you hear yourself say, “I don’t know what to do with this child”?
Parenting your strong-willed child when emotions are amplified
Parenting is a journey filled with love, joy, and moments of challenge. When you have a strong-willed child, it's like experiencing all of these emotions on a more intense level.
Embracing Your Blindspots for a Stronger Connection with your Child
Something I hear frequently from parents is the assurance that they're okay, that they're getting through the challenges of parenting. And what they don’t always recognise is that sometimes we need help to see what we can’t see - our blind spots.
From Attention-Seeking to Emotional Intelligence
Two weeks ago my son had Covid and Influenza B. It hit him pretty hard and he was off school for 7 days.
Delighting in the Beautiful Chaos of Parenthood: 5 Ways to Find Joy
Dina here, sharing five ways to discover pure delight in the midst of the beautiful chaos that is parenthood. Are you ready? Let's dive in!
How to Thrive When You’re Torn in Multiple Directions
I dropped off my parents at the airport yesterday morning. They were visiting from the UK. (If you’ve been following my mum’s miraculous journey through Covid, you can read about the latest blessing here).
How to increase your energy as a parent even (especially) WHEN you're busy
There is a certain satisfaction in getting to the end of the day and knowing you’ve got through the marathon. But day after day, week after week, month after month, autopilot kicks in. You’re existing, exhausted and…