Tag Archives: PARENTING

The Paradox of Motherhood Statements

The Paradox of Motherhood Statements

Have you heard of the term “A Motherhood Statement”? In essence, it’s a is a sweeping declaration or generalization, often about important things. Here’s a definition of the term motherhood statement from Wiktionary: Noun: A vague, feel-good platitude, especially one made by a politician, that few people would disagree with. For example: “Our country must contribute to world peace.”

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 […]

4 Tactics to Help Mothers Future-Proof iGen Children

4 Tactics to Help Mothers Future-Proof iGen Children

Kathleen Cooke lives in Hollywood and is a media executive, producer and actress, writer and global speaker. She’s a founding partner at Cooke Pictures where she oversees casting, and is a Creative Director for all major projects. Kathleen wants to help mothers future-proof iGen children. I spoke to Kathleen about the iGen on the Treasuring Mothers podcast […]

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 […]

A Dad who Loved with All His Heart!

Rarely do we, as children, consider the protective, all-encompassing love our parents have for us. But one day I saw it happen as my cousin’s sudden death began some unusual activity at our house Do you sometimes feel you love your children so much your heart could burst? That nothing will come between you and […]

How to Get Your Kids Talking

How to Get Your Kids Talking

Have you noticed that every mother teaches her children how to talk? That’s why the language you grow up with is called your “mother-tongue“. The challenge of how to get your kids talking – from birth until they can speak fluently – is primarily a mother’s task. It’s quite a big thing to do! One […]

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 [18]: Wise as a Serpent and Gentle as a Dove

20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother Wise as a Serpent and Gentle as a Dove

To be wise as a serpent and gentle as a dove is something Jesus told his friends when he was encouraging them as they went into a world that was often hostile. While you are probably not surrounded by a hostile family, it can sometimes feel as though your life is full of challenges, problems to solve, […]

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 [17]: Let Go of Your Children

20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother Let Go of Your Children

One morning at our kindergarten, when it was my turn to be a volunteer helper, I watched with fascination as a mother and son, “Billy”, went through their farewell ritual. If you struggle to let go of your children, this story might sound familiar! “Is it okay if I go now Billy?” this mother asked […]