MENTAL HEALTH in KIDS
Last week South Africa could have been the setting for a horror movie. I honestly never thought I would live to see my country like that and I pray that I never have to ever again. Continue reading MENTAL HEALTH in KIDS
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The Little Things this week
Do you know what she treasured most? The random, mismatched flowers and words up and down a page stained by dirty fingers. Continue reading The Little Things this week
Dear Kids (A reflection from a greying Mama’s Heart)
Dear Kids Whilst no parent has all the answers and whilst this mama is constantly, still learning, know this for sure: You are never alone Travel is the best teacher “No” is a good word. Use it often. It’s particularly lovely when there’s a dead silence and you offer no explanations “Please” and “thank you” never goes out of fashion Water heals. Oceans. Tears. 2 … Continue reading Dear Kids (A reflection from a greying Mama’s Heart)
A Loaf of Bread (Yes, another story about Gratitude & Magic)
It was the kind of morning when my coffee was medicinal rather than recreational. Continue reading A Loaf of Bread (Yes, another story about Gratitude & Magic)
How a toddler schooled me in SURRENDER
He never looks across at his PlayDoh, nor does he squeeze in a quick trip to the fridge before he allows his body to melt. Continue reading How a toddler schooled me in SURRENDER
The Front Row II (A short reflection on CHANGE)
Deciding who gets a front row seat in the movie that is our lives isn’t exactly as simple as ordering a large popcorn and Slush Puppie. Continue reading The Front Row II (A short reflection on CHANGE)
The Art of War for Moms
My 3 year old locked himself inside a cubicle in the men’s bathroom. I can’t tell you how many times I said “do NOT lock that door” to him before he took the plunge and locked himself inside. Why he was alone in the men’s room when he usually wees in the ladies’ one is a story for another day. One which includes “power … Continue reading The Art of War for Moms
Survival 101 for the Gentle Among Us
So, I spent the afternoon at a kids birthday party recently and watched my daughter be pushed from number 2 in the queue to number 15 in a line of 16 kids. I watched the whole thing unfold in ultra slow motion. First one push, then another 3, then another before she was standing at the back. Now, you have to understand how … Continue reading Survival 101 for the Gentle Among Us
Traffic Light Lady (A story about running your own race) – To the Trompies “MADIBUSENG” soundtrack
Someone I barely know asked me how I find the energy to chase my dreams with such gusto? She continued by stating, quite matter of factly, that I seem to be one of those people to whom great opportunities “just come” and the lovely lady ended off by saying that she also noticed that I didn’t really have to “work very hard” to get to … Continue reading Traffic Light Lady (A story about running your own race) – To the Trompies “MADIBUSENG” soundtrack
Sweeping Things Under the Carpet (A story about leading by example)
My 2 year old took a tub of black eye shadow and sprinkled it all over our cream bedroom carpets. He didn’t spill. He sprinkled. Liberally. I was very upset. And the look on his face told me that he understood how I felt about his “magic dust”. After I calmed down, I took a small Persian rug and threw it … Continue reading Sweeping Things Under the Carpet (A story about leading by example)
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