TIME HACKS + MONEY MATTERS + SANITY SAVER It’s never too soon to be thinking about and preparing for the silly season. Christmas has a habit of creeping up on me, so this year, I’m determined to be better prepared. I’m one for making lists because I don’t trust my memory and have far too […]

‘TUDE TALK TV + FAMILY FUN + ADVENTURES I love travelling, especially to countries where they don’t speak English – it adds to the adventure! I must admit I haven’t done a lot of intrepid travel since I’ve had my Little Peeps, but we do enjoy a good family adventure around Australia and New Zealand. […]

MUM TO MUM + PARENTING + ‘TUDE TALK TV Life can be big sometimes, but somehow we find the grit to handle the curveballs. At the same time we’re handling our stuff, we need to be conscious of the conversations to be had with our little peeps. Children, especially very little ones, are super sensitive […]

What we do today as parents and role models matters tomorrow.

Part 3 of a 3 Part Series on Basic Human Psychological Needs: Intentional Parenting BRAIN FACT + PSYCHOLOGY + PARENTING Autonomy is one of the core basic human psychological needs, as outlined in the study of Basic Psychological Needs Theory (BPNT). Autonomy means: Autonomy refers to the experience of volition and willingness. When satisfied, one […]

Part 2 of a 3 Part Series on Basic Human Psychological Needs: Intentional Parenting BRAIN FACT + PSYCHOLOGY + PARENTING Competency is one of the core basic human psychological needs, as outlined in the study of Basic Psychological Needs Theory (BPNT). To be competent means: the experience of effectiveness and mastery. Competence becomes satisfied as […]