Recently the overall mood in our house had become one of niggling, kids fighting, frustration and so on. Around it went in circles every day, the negative energy feeding on itself as we all became more and more tightly wound and reactive. Finally it reached a point where my husband and I could not stand…
12 years ago when I was studying to be a coach my training was all online and via classes held by teleconference. Back then it seemed a crazy and strange idea that this was an effective way to teach/learn. Now online learning has become much more normal and as a Mum online programs are a…
I first met Claire around 18 years ago (are we that old???) – I was working at the Sydney Opera House in their marketing department and Claire worked for the Bell Shakespeare Company marketing department. We had an instant connection and we have remained in touch, on an off, over the years … including now…
I get to meet a lot of Mums through my work and of course by being a Mum of three myself! Many of these Mums have very little family support around them and so they feel like everything falls on their shoulders. Many Mums feel uncomfortable asking other Mums for help … after all they…
Most friends I have that run, like to run with music. I totally get it because music can uplift you, distract you from how much your body hurts, and pump you up. Music can help you run further and faster. I tried running with music a few times and it was fun … but I…
Trekking in Sapa with our children was one of the things I was really looking forward to during our time in Vietnam. I had visions of 3 days walking through rice fields and meeting locals in the villages. We opted for a 3 day/2 night trip in the hope it would really allow us to…
I met Amit recently in a Facebook Group for online businesses. We struck up a conversation and realised we both have a great passion for travel. I decided to get to know Amit a little better by interviewing her. I hope you enjoy meeting her as much as I have …. 1. Can you…
We flew to Vancouver last Friday and as I was packing I took the time to record a video for you. I have written a few blogs sharing some of my tips on packing light for family travel but I think watching how I pack really shows just how simple it can be! …
On Friday I will be flying from Auckland to Vancouver with my three daughters (8, 6 and 4 years). A lot of people have commented to me how much easier this trip will be compared to when I flew France to Sydney alone with them a few years ago. I always pause before commenting on…
Overwhelm … That feeling that you are not in control any more, there are more things on the list than you could ever tick off, and you feel like you are being pushed down a raging river at 100 miles an hour. Overwhelm … I know you have felt this. Maybe you feel it now….