photo from telegraph.co.uk The analytical armadillo recently wrote about a new toy called a slumber bear that helps you bond with your baby. She raised the point that parents have bonded successfully with their babies throughout history without the use of expensive electronic teddy bears. However, this…
I recently shared how spending time with a pastor from the Philippines impacted our family. I felt challenged and inspired to think and live differently. It is an injustice to live amongst such wealth and to feel like we never have enough when in reality…
Our Children are growing up in a culture that teaches them to be selfish from a very early age. As parents, we unknowingly foster this by spoiling our children and giving in to their wants and feeling guilty when we don’t. It’s the trap of living in…
I recently spoke with a school teacher who was looking forward to retiring. After a little probing she reluctantly admitted that she wasn’t enjoying teaching anymore. She said, “kids these days have little respect for adults and each other. They just aren’t very nice kids”.…
Or so it seems………. Australian breastfeeding rates are among the lowest in the world. An article in the Adelaide Advertiser reported that although 92% of women try to breastfeed only half make it to three months and only 14% to six months. “These low breastfeeding…
I love spending time with my kids. I really want to create happy childhood memories for my children. In our culture, this has to be planned and deliberate because it no longer JUST happens. There are just too many things that threaten to take our time and energy.…
Look how much grandma loves playing video games! Upon seeing this advertisement you may be fooled into believing that the purchase of a new gaming console will result in the creation of happy family memories and togetherness. Unfortunately, it’s quite the opposite! Over the weekend…
This provocative magazine cover has caused quite a stir! The accompanying article in TIME magazine states that attachment parenting is on the rise as more parents feel drawn to a more natural parenting style. There are two sides to this story. Some believe this philosophy places pressure…
Is it possible to avoid supermarkets, malls and super chains? I’m going to find out for the month of February! I’ve been inspired by a blog called Little eco footprints. As a family, Tricia (the author) has made the decision to avoid all of the above…
When I speak of the ‘world’ I’m referring to popular culture. The dominant force in our Western society that influences the way we think, feel and what we value most highly. Recently, I watched a little ABC3 with my 6-year-old. The show was about a…