Nov 9, 2019 | Christmas, Climate Change, Parenting In The Digital Age
November already, soon it will be Christmas Day. One is unable to go into a store without being bombarded with Christmas ‘clutter’. Decorations, placemats, cutlery, crockery, glasses and trinkets. Vibrant ‘Christmas colours’,...
Oct 28, 2019 | Communication, Girl Talk, Parenting In The Digital Age, Tackling Insomnia
Insomnia comes in many forms and if you recognise one of these, I have an idea for you. Struggle to fall asleep because your brain goes into overloadFall asleep exhausted, only to wake up around two in the morning and then really struggle to get to sleep againWake up...
Jun 10, 2019 | Parenting In The Digital Age, Photography for Kids, Smartphone Photography for Kids Guide
I believe photography is an excellent hobby for kids of all ages. Smartphones get upgraded regularly, and I encourage parents to turn their old phones into cameras for their children. Remove the SIM Card, delete all apps to free up space to store photos, ensure the...
May 16, 2019 | Device Free Games for Kids, Parenting In The Digital Age
Traveling with children often causes many ‘Are we there yet?’ questions. I lived in Namibia and used to travel 900km once a month with my three daughters. They were told not to ask ‘Are we there yet?’ questions. My youngest asked ‘Will I...
May 6, 2019 | Communicating, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Parenting In The Digital Age
Teaching your child how to communicate well is one of the most significant skills you can give them. Being able to express themselves well will help them avoid so many of the miscommunication landmines that occur between people. If your child understands that it is OK...
Mar 19, 2019 | Parenting In The Digital Age, Tackling Insomnia
I found parenting to be a mixture of equal measures of pleasure and pain. I have given birth to four girls, and one died at two days old. My three surviving children are at an age when they understand me very well when I refer to parenting as being a mixture of...
