Tag Archives: HOLIDAYS

Things to Do to Avoid Crazy School Holidays

Things to Do to Avoid Crazy School Holidays

It’s not hard to dread crazy school holidays. But hang on. What do you do with that thought? Hands up! “Do you love school holidays?” We’re in the middle of the summer school holiday period in the Southern Hemisphere. So the question today is: “Do you love school holidays?” What about crazy school holidays? Do you love […]

Good Times! 3 Steps to Fun with Your Kids.

Good Times! 3 Steps to Fun with Your Kids.

Jenny spoke to Scottie Haas on Hobart’s ultra106five about good times with your kids – listen HERE. Or read on… Woosh! Time seems to fly when you look back. Remember? It hardly seems any time since your little bundle of crumpled flesh arrived. Even with different coloured fluids escaping from just about every opening, you and your baby received […]

Planning a Trip? 6 Strategies When Leaving Your Children

Planning a Trip? 6 Strategies When Leaving Your Children

Heading away for a holiday or trip, and leaving your children with friends or family? Sounds exciting! But it’s good to be aware there may be long-term outcomes, even with your very best intentions. This blog explains some of the strategies you can use to ensure your children manage the separation with as few adverse effects […]

How to Cope with the First School Day Blues

How to Cope with the First School Day Blues

The First School Day Blues I had a chat to The BigJ about the impact of the new routines, and the blues that can unexpectedly hit when school starts, on Hobart’s ultra106five February 11, 2018 Have a listen to the audio, below. Or, further down, read the blog post, explaining how I got into the pits and […]

25 Little Ways To Help Your Kids Have Fun Before Turning 10

25 Little Ways To Help Your Kids Have Fun Before Turning 10

25 Little Ways To have Fun Before Turning 10 (with some help from an adult!) When my children were growing up I found it really difficult to know what they were capable of by what age. Every now and then I found a valuable list of skills per age. But I never found a list […]

20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [19]: Treasure the Moment

20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother Treasure the Moment

One thing is certain – your time with your children is limited. This is why every mother should take time to treasure the moment. You simply do not know what the future will hold. Go back to 20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [18]: Wise as a Serpent and Gentle as a Dove

20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [9]: Building in Margins

20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother

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 it’s a good space to push into . . .  GO BACK >>> 20 WAYS TO ROCK AT BEING A MOTHER [8]: CHOOSE JOY As with […]

4 Helpful Pointers: Work-Life Balance for Mothers

4 Helpful Pointers Work-Life Balance for Mothers

Work-life balance for mothers requires some fine footwork! The below snapshot of a fave childhood activity gives a picture of that sort of skill: When I was little, my sister and I enjoyed balancing the seesaw at our local playground. Perhaps you did the same when you were growing up. We’d stand in the middle, […]

100 Things to do During the School Holidays

100 Things to do During the School Holidays

We all need school holiday activities to make life bearable after the end of term. Because it can be such a challenge to fill the long days.  Maybe you need a list of 100 Things To Do? At the beginning of the kids-at-school season, it takes some time to adjust to the fact that it’s all-systems-go […]

20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [13]: Family Fun

20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother

Family Fun? Who needs it? E-V-E-R-Y-B-O-D-Y! Having fun at home with your family, is critical to good health, great relationships, and enjoyment of your together life. After all, you are all in this – for good! Go back to How to Rock at Being  Mother [12]: Work Through Loss and Grief This post was first published […]