Writing a journal is one of the most rewarding things I do. And it can be for you too. Amazingly, making time to write your thoughts and struggles, highs and…
20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [11]: Being Proactive
Ahhhh – being proactive. That is, taking the long-term view. This is something I never automatically see. Is it like that for you too? I get so caught up in…
Relationships: Be a Better Friend and Understand Your Adult Children
How do you be a better Friend, Colleague, or for that matter, Mother to your adult children? I’ve discovered the world has two types of people. And both are quite…
20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [10]: Being Responsible
Is that being responsible? OR, Being response-able? We mothers are very familiar with the concept of “feeling responsible” for something. Like, when you have the daily challenge of getting children…
The Ultimate List for Celebrating Mother’s Day
While the incredible complexities of motherhood are rarely spoken about, my plan is to break all that open with Treasuring Mothers. This blog is all about giving honour and value to…
20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [9]: Building in Margins
It’s taken me a while to get my head around this concept of building in margins. And it’s something I still struggle with. But read on to find out why…
Teaching Your Kids the Little Things
It’s the little things sometimes. The things that take you by surprise – and you suddenly regret you didn’t teach your kids. Like when you realize in the middle of…
20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [8]: Choose Joy
Why should you choose JOY over any other feeling? Go Back >>> 20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [7]: Look after Yourself You can listen to me talk…
Communication with Children, especially Introverts!
Jenny Baxter talks to Scottie Haas about communication with children on ultra106five. When you ask about how school went, sometimes it feels like getting water out of a stone! It…
20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [7c]: Look After Your Spirit
If you don’t look after yourself, then how can you care for your family? In addition to caring for your body, and your mind, another key to managing motherhood is…
