For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the “caretaker”. As a kid, I took on that role, always trying to make sure everyone was okay, fixing things for others so they wouldn’t feel hurt or upset. I carried that habit into my adult relationships and especially into my parenting. When my kids felt…

Balancing Work and Family: It’s Possible to Have Both For years, I struggled with the constant pressure of balancing my career and being fully present for my family. I wanted to excel professionally and be the kind of parent my family deserved, but it often felt like something had to give. The more I tried…

As parents, it’s easy to feel frustrated with the constant presence of devices and screen time in our children’s lives, especially when we worry about what they may be seeing or learning. It’s natural to long for the simpler days of our own childhood, but it’s important to recognise that times have changed. The world…

Recently, I found myself in deep conversation with some men, one of them my husband. As the night stretched on (and many drinks were consumed), we covered some big stuff-life, its challenges, the things that weigh us down, and the importance of seeking support.   One thing that stood out to me was the resistance…

Are You Missing All the Opportunities Your Kids Are Trying to Connect? Life is busy, and as parents, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day chaos-work, household tasks, schedules, and everything in between (like being on your phone). But amidst all of this, there’s something we might be overlooking: the subtle ways our…

One of the most rewarding things as a parent is watching our kids take ownership of their own growth. Last week, my 13-year-old daughter opened up about wanting to do better and be better. She shared that she was feeling held back in certain areas and was searching for solutions to overcome them. When she…

One of the most challenging aspects of parenting is when you and your partner or co-parent have differing views on how to raise your child. These differences can lead to more than just disagreements-they can create deep-seated tension, confusion for your child, and a sense of isolation as you both struggle to find common ground.…

In a world where traditional ideas of masculinity often discourage vulnerability, personal growth might seem like something that’s out of place for dads. But here’s the reality: embracing personal growth is far from weak or unmanly-in fact, it’s one of the strongest and most courageous things a man can do. Gone are the days when…

Instead of viewing my “shyness” as a limitation, I’ve come to embrace it as a source of strength.   For as long as I can remember, being labelled as shy often carried a negative connotation, as if it was a flaw that needed fixing.    I’ve decided to “reframe” shy and instead recognise the unique…

A long time ago, I used to complain about my man not stepping up, when in fact, I was leaving him no space to do so!.   Discovering this crucial insight became the catalyst for my husband and my relationship to thrive rather than just survive … AND… The best part is ….  He didn’t…

They say that pain travels through families until someone is ready to feel it. At times, we may not think we are ready, but the undeniable truth is that we feel it!   Today we live in a world where many of us are quick to solve problems as they arise yet, we often fail…

What if that one conversation or a series of conversations were…   That life changing event Permission to go ahead or, A sign that determines it all for you   How would things be different for you?   This happened 2 months ago, after a two-year soul pursuit in search of my own people here…