I sat down to study today, and in the course of that time I spoke to one of my dear friends trying to stay above the demands… Read more “Courageous Parenting: Moving Past Convenience.”

Girl Talk is an 8 weeks program designed for the middle school years about the journey and joy of growing up. Check out an excerpt from authors Kym… Read more “The Middle Schooling Years: Emotional and Physical​ Development”

Friendship – it should be a pretty straight forward concept, right?  But in a society full of things unclear, it would seem the definition of a friend… Read more “Friendships”

6:30 am.  ‘Mum can you write me a note for today about leaving early?’ Miss 16 year old and Master 13 year old come into my room… Read more “A day in the Life of a Mum of Teenagers – 1 May 2015”

So, I’m doing the school run this morning when my 16 year old turns to me, “Mum, have you read 50 Shades of Grey?” “Um, no… and… Read more “Fighting for your Teens – Boycotting Fifty Shades of Grey”

The more speaking engagements I do, the more convinced I am of the important role parents play in their teenagers sexual education…in fact, every part of their… Read more “Staying Engaged – Our challenge as Parents”

Now let’s get one thing clear right from the start…! I am one of those high recognition, be up the front, out there, extraverted, strong women. I… Read more “Audience of One”

Starting high school is exciting and scary! Even more so in QLD, where many 11-turning-12 year olds are entering the high school yard for the first time.… Read more “Starting High School”