Forget ‘overscheduling’ versus ‘boredom’ – Self-direction is the key to a great summer.
The long hot days of summer can be challenging for families. Work commitments keep parents out of the home and away from their children. And if they’re lucky enough to have time off, children ...
You’re Taking Forever!!!
If you’ve got kids (and even if you don’t), you’re well aware that Christmas morning is the most hotly anticipated moment of the year. Kids sneak out of bed well before dawn to see what ...
The Santa Conversation
Christmas time is around the corner and before we know it, our children will begin to talk about all the things that Santa will bring them.
Santa is an integral part of our Christmas tradition. ...
Are Activity Trackers Good for Children?
Wearable trackers like the Fitbit, Garmin, Moove, or even smart-watches are gaining significant market-share with children – and with Christmas so close, it’s likely that they’ll be in plenty of...
The Case Against Boredom
Recently there has been a groundswell of popular opinion extolling the value of letting our kids be bored. A recent New York Times article argued, ‘Boredom teaches us that life isn’t a parade of ...
What to do when your child is fearless!
My childhood friend Joel was fearless.
When he was about six, Joel’s parents installed a balcony on the back of their pole home. For some reason, the builder couldn’t install the safety railing...
Our Family Holiday in Bali
When it comes to holidays, I’m normally a do it yourself kind of guy.
I’m big on exploration, activity, and getting off the beaten track. I want to go my own way. For me it’s all about ...
Screen Time and Our Teens’ Mental Health Crisis
In a 2018 survey half of the parents questioned believed that smart phone usage negatively affected their child’s mental health. And nearly half thought their child was actually addicted to the ...
How to find the joy in school holidays
School holidays are fast approaching. For the kids, there have been 10 or so weeks of sport, music, schoolwork, sitting still and navigating friendships. For the parents, it’s been 10 weeks of ...
