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Category Archives: Parenting
The accidental scars
There are moments of complete polarity in our days. Waking to the news of bombs going off on the other side of the world. Watching people sing for their moment in the spotlight in the evenings. I wrote for this … Continue reading
The opinionater
I found myself yelling at the tele like I tend to do on Monday nights when Q&A pops on. I was angry last night about the focus of the all women panel. I was waiting for thoughts on child … Continue reading
Giving them space
So much of parenting revolves around the repetitive behaviours that you hope will one day seep in and become part of what makes them, them. But when do you step back and let their own stories unfold? My step-daughter shared … Continue reading
The whimsical mathematician
This morning I stepped off the train in the city, casually sauntered through the QVB – sans kids – and ordered myself a coffee. Good job Sarah…see this is how its done, calm, measured and in control I explained to … Continue reading
That hippo and his cake
While we were away I had a few fleeting ideas for articles I could write. When I took a few moments to collect my thoughts, I packaged them up and sent them through to various editors I work with. There … Continue reading
Remember the time
‘Remember the time Dad, when we went for a walk and the Lorikeets were so loud we couldn’t hear each other?’. Her little voice came from the very back row in the car. Wedged between the boogie board and her … Continue reading
Living up to the hype
The 23rd of December marked the date of me becoming a single mum seven years ago. This year I forgot to remember that date. Time doesn’t heal all wounds but it gives you perspective. In the midst of all the … Continue reading
Alright in the end
My brother-in-laws interpretation of how he is managing his 3 boys. How fab are his sketches, you can visit him here! I’ve been surrounded by babies lately. The smell of their little heads, the cry they do that sounds like a … Continue reading
Conversation starters
Sometimes when you have a blog you don’t understand what will resonate with some people. Its a bit of too and fro, a bit of testing the waters to see if the waves will wash over your feet. … Continue reading
What the world expects
It wasn’t until my 29th year that I realised I was here to do two things. To share what I knew about loss (from the people who spoke to me) and to be a mum. I had a boss that … Continue reading
