It doesn’t have to be hard to nurture values and growth mindset.

I created a set of Harmony Cards to make it joyful, connecting and easier. If you don’t have a set of Harmony Cards think of some inner qualities you would like to nurture, write them down and consider which ones you will focus on.

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Love is at the core of our existence and the thread that binds us.  It is a primary human emotional need to feel loved.

“Life is the flower for which love is the honey.”  -Victor Hugo

Nothing in the world is quite as heart opening as holding your child in your arms and enveloping them with your lo...

Flipping our mindsets is something we do often.

We all re-frame, whether we know it or not. We couldn’t possibly voice out loud all the things going on inside our head without a filter!

I think of a re-frame as a CHOICE. A choice to ‘respond’ or a choice to ‘react’.

Re-framing is growth mindset i...

I love a good challenge, especially with mindset because it gives you the power to use our thinking for growth and improving on what you believe to hold true about yourself; your self-belief. 

The intention for this challenge is to have some fun and to notice when you are choosing a growth or fixed...

For the Caretakers of the Children

I first came across this poem when reading the insightful and inspiring book 100 Ways to build self-esteem and teach values by Diana Loomans.

There is something deeply moving about this poem. For me, the thread of virtues and the many inner qualities we want to c...

CALM, oh how I love thee…

So how do we do it?

How do we practice calm, patient mindfulness as we interact with our child?

The first and most important step is to gently remind yourself you are practising Calm.  Calm is a skill and like all skills takes bringing it into daily practice.

This may b...

“I came to parenting the way most of us do — knowing nothing and trying to learn everything.” — Mayim Bialik actress and neuroscienst.

We are all learning as we go, fumbling through some days and kicking goals others.

But what is the glue that holds us together?

What are the things we can come ho...

Mindful Parenting means all things to all parents.  It is not one size fits all.  Sometimes it is referred to as gentle guidance or positive discipline.  The commonalities, however, in most people’s approach to mindful parenting is that it actively avoids punishment and control and seeks to seize th...

"Choices are a powerful tool which allows parents to set reasonable limits for their children while, at the same time, promoting independence and healthy self-esteem." Sarah Knapp

We hear all too often in the Positive Parenting circles that choices are vital to a child's developing self-esteem and ...

You wake to the day, with the energy of a small turtle and to top it off, your child wakes with a moany voice. Then there is the ‘not too many options for food in the fridge for breakfast scenario’ happening all in your head. 

And that’s before the day begins.

Sound familiar?

As parents, we are e...

“There is something wonderfully bold and liberating about saying yes to our entire imperfect and messy life.” – Tara Brach

Mindfulness is not just a buzz word and most certainly is not merely a trend. It's what protects overwhelm and exhaustion. It's our ability to live fully and widely and with ap...

Today, I want to acknowledge this for YOU and YOUR HEART!

“To the world, you are someone, but to someone, You are the world!” Bill Wilson

May right now as you read this, you look within and notice and acknowledge how fantastic you are! You are doing it every day! Nurturing, problem-solving, caring...