I used to have 2 children, but find my family now enriched by 3 more amazing kids. Being a stepparent comes with a few of its own challenges, but when you learn to work around those, you find your life enriched in ways you couldn’t have imagined beforehand.
Tag Archives: children
How Disappointment Shows Your Hidden Hopes and Expectations
Why do we sometimes feel disappointed when we don’t expect it? What’s behind that sudden emotional reaction? I just received some news which I thought I was prepared for, and yet, it hit me harder than I thought…
To Diagnose Or Not to Diagnose in Solving Your Child’s Riddles?
Would you take your child to a therapist? How would you respond if you heard your child was different in some way? What would that entail?
10 Ways in which Waldorf Education Shaped Me (And Why My Children Go, Too)
I went to a Waldorf school for my first 16 years of schooling. These schools are quite out there when it comes to lesson content and curriculum, but I am really grateful for the way it shaped me, and here’s 10 reasons why.
9 Lessons I Learned from my 9 Year-Old Daughter
My daughter is nine years old today, and already so wise, joyful and strong. I’ve learned so much over the years being her mother. Here are 9 lessons I wanted to share with you.
Why You Should Let Your Children Believe in Magic (Even if You Don’t)
If your child tells you ‘I saw a fairy in the garden’, should you go along with the story? I’d say ‘Yes! Always!’ and here’s why…
Why We Don’t Negate Feelings
‘Oh no, that doesn’t hurt’ the dentist’s assistant told my son. But he wasn’t having any of it! I’d give her an A for intention, and an F for technique. Here’s what to do instead.
7 Things Your Children Will Teach You
My children are my greatest teachers. They’ve taught me so much about love, about life, and most of all, about myself. Here are 7 lessons any parent will learn when they have children. What else have you learned?
My 7 Strategies For a Perfect Christmas With Kids
Holiday times with kids can be amazing, and challenging. Here are my 7 strategies to make the most of these times.
Why Is My Child Acting This Impossible?
Children can bring out the best and the worst in us. As they learn to deal with the difficulties of life, they can act pretty difficult at times too, just like we do.
Here’s what to remember at these challenging times.
Unscrewing Myself 