What I told my boys about girls
I can’t wait to talk to my sons about girls, sex, dating - said no mom ever! I know, I get it. But I once heard a parenting expert explain your child’s understanding of these type of topics as files...
To the mom who is feeling lost
Do you sometimes just feel a bit "at sea" spiritually? We might be calling out to God for a particular answer or wisdom in a situation, but the answer or way forward seems hidden or unclear. We...
What I told my kids about Mandela Day
My youngest asks allot of questions. His quirky, inquisitive randomness is a great insight into how his 9 year old mind works. Of course, these often present a teachable moment, case in point: "Mom,...
What I told my kids about being ordinary
When did ordinary become a bad word? Was it when social media started making even a grilled-cheese-sandwich dinner look "extra"ordinary? (Thank you Amaro filter!) Instagram feeds full of “Don’t let...
To the mom who feels overwhelmed
For me, it usually starts with an overly ambitious to-do list and the Sunday night blues. My approach to the one: dogged white knuckle determination to conquer. My approach to the other? Red wine....
What I told my kids about the poor among us…
Do you give to beggars? We pass 7 traffic lights between our house and school, and 7 beggars, 8 if you count the toddler accompanying the woman at the entrance to our local mall. Sadly, in South...
3 Things I wish someone had told me about being a mom
There are more than 3 things. Obviously. Like, that a certain time of the day - the time that was previously referred to as happy hour - would now be referred to as unhappy hour. And that someone...
5 Points on Prayer if you’re feeling disconnected…
(or lost or frazzled or disorganized or distracted or overwhelmed..basically, if you're a modern-day woman) I get it! I am fairly confident that if you are reading this, you have a strong cerebral...
What I told my kids about losing
Most of the time I am winging it as a mom. Most of the time I am inept to deal with the next challenge or hard conversation, unclear on the way forward with a particular child or a particular life...
Eight tips for more focussed quiet times in 2018
Does this ever happen to you? You sit down for your quiet time (yes, you've managed to hit the snooze button only once, got up before everyone else, you have your crispy new journal and your gel...
Lifehack for Moms: How to make a Teacher’s Survival Kit
I come from a family of teachers. Being a mom of schoolgoing boys and being a daughter/ daughter in law/ granddaughter and sister of a teacher I would venture to say I have a good understanding of...
A Season of small things
This time of year we normally take our big holiday. It’s a time of big family gatherings, big meals, big shopping, tinsel, and flash. It’s also the time of year for reflecting on the year we just...
SATURATED, INTIMIDATED,UNDERESTIMATED
Even though deep down we know, or hope that spending time in God’s word is one of the most fascinating, nourishing and impactful things we can do, we often struggle to do it with any real consistency, or even passion. Here’s why, and what we can do to change that.
Dear Grade 1 Mom, these 10 things will help you through that first year…
Are you a Gr 1 mom? These 10 things will help you through that first year of big school!
5 questions to help you choose your Word for the Year
Choosing a word for 2021 can provide the inspiration we need to live a life of faith, can serve as a daily reminder of God’s truth, and can become a prophetic marker to light our path through the decisions and challenges of a new year. Here are 5 questions you can ask to help you choose a word for the year.
Friendship Breakups
Friendship breakups are hard, and they can often leave us many unresolved feelings of hurt, guilt and shame. Here are a few do’s and don’t to navigate the reality of friendship breakups with grace and peace.