Spring Clean
By Sally Saint In the UK, there are reminders of the start of spring. Daffodils are abundant, this joyful and joy-filled flower stands tall…
Parenting
The Easter Bunny – Should We Tell Kids the Truth?
By Sarah R. Moore Before I address the Easter Bunny, can I confess that we celebrated Easter one year on Cinco de Mayo? We…
3 Steps to Setting Technology Limits with our Kids
By Lisa Smith, The Peaceful Parent Setting technology limits for our kids is easy and hard at the same time. We want to give…
Mindfully Parenting the Older Toddler
By Nikki Smith Children are like sponges. What you say, how you react, your body language and the way that you talk to your children…
What to do when you feel like you’re failing: 3 practices to build confidence & clarity
By Geordie Bull “My life looks perfect on the outside but I feel like I’m failing!” I hear this from clients all the time – too…
A Tribute To All Mothers
By Lindsay Jane Hunter I see you there I see your tired eyes and spaced out stare I see you dig deep to find the energy to care…
Bodies, Not Buckets
By Mary Francell My first child taught me what babies need. She was content only when I carried her. She nursed frequently, sometimes every…
Beyond The Diet – The Benefits Of Raising Your Child As A Vegan
By Kylee Harris There are approximately 79 million vegans in the world. For parents considering raising their children as vegan, the decision can be…
Integration Time
By Sally Saint As the restrictions slowly, slowly start to ease, it’s really important to allow ourselves integration time. Like the gazelle that has…
The Bank of ‘Me’
By Deborah Hide-Bayne I remember that some days when my boy was very small, I felt really cut off from myself. It felt like…
Peaceful Siblings: How to Raise Kids Who Like Each Other
By Sarah R. Moore In this interview excerpt, Sarah at Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting discusses with Dr. Laura Markham of Aha! Parenting how to…
The Conscious Parenting Movement is picking up speed
By Lelia Schott When I first started advocating for nonviolent parenting online, I didn’t know anyone in my actual life who didn’t use punishment…
Your Magic Wand to be Measurably Happier, Starting Today
By Dr. Laura Markham “Everyone has a “set point” for happiness, just as they do for weight.” – Martin Seligman The world has been…
How to Optimise your Parenting Mindset
By Geordie Bull Athletes, entrepreneurs and entertainers have long understood the power of developing a success mindset. NLP practitioner and transformational coach Geordie Bull explores how…
Time in Early Motherhood
By Belinda Haan One hour is one hour, and one day is one day, right? Not always. For a mother with a baby under…
Mental Load
By Lindsay Jane Hunter I lie in bed Thoughts whirring Brain churning Lists forming For the morning This is the hour of Guilt and doubt Of shoulds and coulds And…
Emotional Intelligence
By Nikki Smith As the school year begins and our two eldest daughters walk into the school yard holding their little sister’s hand, I…
The Gift of Deep Listening: How your presence & attention can impact those you love
By Jessie Stern, Ph.D. and Rachel Samson, M.Psych “The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love,…
10 Tips If You Want to Live Off-Grid With Kids
By Jane Marsh Living off the grid offers advantages like liberating yourself from your utility bills and letting you experience life closer to the…
Can You Spot the Signs of Anxiety or Depression in Dads?
By Dr. Dawn Kingston This time last year when we published a post on dads mental health, we talked about the ‘February blues’. “February can…