How do you balance care for your children and concern for their welfare, whilst protecting your own sanity and needs? Last night I slept on my 14 month olds bedroom floor. I had a terrible sleep the night before due to a nuisance urinary tract infection, so with some antibiotics onboard, I was looking forward […]
Recognising Draining Relationships and Setting Healthy Boundaries
You are probably already picturing an example of one playing out in your life. Most people know what a draining relationship feels like, even if they’re not able to label it, usually it is more obvious directly after an interaction with this person. It’s the feeling of flatness, like you’ve been on an emotional rollercoaster […]
Moving Overseas With a Young Family – Niue Island!
The first time I returned to the island I was born on in the South Pacific, I knew this was a spiritual and magical place for me and my future family. After 25 years, I had returned to Niue Island with my parents, siblings and then boyfriend (soon to be fiance and hubby). This little […]
Maintaining a Relationship With Your Partner Outside of the Kids
It can be done! What does your household look like after the kids go to bed each night? On a standard night if you peeked through our windows, you’d see me collapsed on the couch in my favourite (but ugly) pink dressing gown, ugg boots on, mobile in hand (likely mindlessly scrolling) with some form […]
Choosing to Step off the Path Well Worn
I’ve spent almost my entire life believing that there is only one way to achieve happiness and success. The ingredients are simple; go to school, follow on with TAFE/University, achieve a higher education or trade and secure a career in the field you have studied or trained in. Work hard and save hard and you […]
My Child Has Taught Me Some Valuable Life Lessons
We were enjoying a much needed summer break at a beach shack south of Perth, with a gorgeous view of the ocean from all aspects. It was 11pm and we heard the tell-tale ‘bark’ coming from our son’s room. Instantly, I felt the anxiety grip my body and my heart began to race. I met […]