Check out these life-changing motherhood talks! As I’ve thought about motherhood lately I’ve realized it’s an Art. In other words, it’s a creative, often-changing, going-out-on-a-limb type of experience. Do you follow?! As with any artistic exercise, some people are naturally talented. And for others, it’s a hard-won ability. Therefore, it brings tears, frustration and disappointment some […]
Stuck in a rut? No idea where to turn next to fix something or someone? Feel as though you are going around in circles, and not sure how to get out of the cycle? Every mother faces uncertain days, and it’s the reason you eventually become an excellent problem-solving mother. The truth is, your problem-solving […]
Usually, we understand that NURTURE is to do with nourishment and nutrition. It’s the intuitive response of every mother to provide food.* But NURTURE is also wrapped up with emotional qualities. And generally, it’s mothers who ensure these powerful aspects of NURTURE will happen in a family. The powerful aspects of nurture are an amazing […]
Do you have a sad family story? My parents lived in a constant state of unacknowledged disappointment when I was growing up. That’s because I have only sisters, no brothers. Is it like that for you too? What about if you have another version of a sad family story? Read on. Because there are ways […]
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 […]
The overwhelming realization when your first baby arrives is this: That despite all the books you read, the ante-natal classes you attended, the YouTube videos you watched, or the online research you did – you have no idea what you are doing. And it’s very tempting to ask, “Hey! Where is my parenting manual?” And that’s the […]
Creating and curating Treasuring Mothers has been an important piece in the fabric of my life’s journey. It’s now over two years since I ceased working on Treasuring Mothers. It was a crazy mix of blog posts, podcasts, radio shows; and subscriber engagement via email, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest! Actually, it was quite convenient when a global pandemic […]
A Matter of Life and Death Even though I walk through the [sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me. Psalm 23:4 AMP We had a tough week in my city of Hobart a while […]
38-year-old Khaleda Khatun is the focus of today’s blog. I met her briefly when I visited Bangladesh recently. I learnt so much from Khaleda – she is a widow with gumption! Khaleda is a Muslim woman who lives in a mostly Hindu community. Sadly her husband died unexpectedly ten years ago, leaving her with three boys […]
You are Loved and not Forgotten Do you ever feel as though no one sees you. As if you are invisible? In reality, you are NOT forgotten. Jenny Baxter, talks with The Big J on Hobart’s ultra106five about being loved and not forgotten. CLICK HERE to listen to the radio interview. While it’s tempting to feel as though you […]