Category Archives: TREASURING YOU

Transition? You are not alone

Transition? You are not alone

I was going through a big transition to my new school. And it was the end of my first day. Looking out the tram window, I panicked. Oh no! That was my stop! Quickly, I pulled the cord, high above my head, but it was too late. It sailed onwards – the tram would wait […]

What’s Your Relationship Preference. Chatting or Doing?

What’s Your Relationship Preference. Chatting or Doing

Two Different Relationship Types I love doing stuff, making things, and being on time. My friend prefers talking, catching up, chatting and being in a good relationship with people. Why are we so different? Over the years I’ve spent a lot of time with several great girlfriends. We have children about the same age, who’ve […]

A Fresh Perspective on a Routine Assignment

What? I could hardly believe what I was reading! My head was screwed up with this fresh perspective. My rock idol was quoted saying: “Parenting is the most important job anyone can do.” I was seven months pregnant with my first baby and reading an interview with 1970s singer/songwriter Larry Norman. I had never heard […]

7 Steps to Leaving Your Children for a Trip

7 Steps to Leaving Your Children for a Trip

Heading away for a week or so and leaving the children? Sounds delicious! But beware – leaving children behind can sometimes come with a high cost, even with your best intentions. Baby Sara (not her real name) was sad. Not even one year old, she could not be consoled. For several days, it was a […]