Clear Expectations = Calmer Parenting
Tired of power struggles and “Why won’t they just listen?” moments? One of the most powerful parenting tools is Expectation Setting. Inspired by Adlerian psychology, it’s not about control—it’s about respect, clarity, and connection. 🧠 Kids aren’t mind readers. When we clearly explain what we expect, they feel safer and more willing to cooperate. ✅ […]
Adolescence Unfiltered: Why Your Teen is Acting Out (And What You Can Do About It)
Let’s talk about adolescence. More and more parents are telling me they’ve had enough! Their once-sweet children have become moody, rebellious, and impossible to communicate with. “They just won’t listen!” they say. If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone. What’s Happening Inside the Adolescent Brain? As parents, we want the best for our children, but […]
Mums, Let’s Talk About Perfectionism
I woke up this morning thinking, I need to do yoga. But I only had 20 minutes. Often, I would give up and say, Oh, I’ll do it later when I have more time… or maybe tomorrow. And guess what? Later doesn’t come. Or sometimes, I avoid doing things because I think, It’s not going […]
Breaking The Cycle Of Low Self-Esteem: How To Rebuild Confidence
Who hasn’t struggled with low self-esteem at some point? That nagging inner voice that whispers, “You’re not good enough,” “You’ll never succeed,” or “Why even try?” can be relentless. The good news? Self-esteem isn’t a fixed trait—it’s something you can actively cultivate and strengthen. If you’re feeling stuck in self-doubt, exhausted by negative thoughts, or […]
Excuses – do they keep us in our comfort zone or push us forward ?
By Debbie Reichard Am I going to relive my excuses or turn them into new realities? Thoughts on when “I can’t do this sh* t any longer” for Mums. I live in a house with a female dog and 4 males – ranging from 9 to 60. At times the female dog terminology is a […]
What Really Matters – The True Meaning of Family
As part of my role in the synagogue, I often explore ancient stories that hold timeless wisdom for our lives today. This week, I delved into Parashat Vayechi, a section from the Torah that tells the story of Jacob’s final moments with his family. What struck me most was how deeply relevant this portion is […]
Self-care is essential for parenting
The Airplane Oxygen Mask AnalogyImagine you are on an airplane and the oxygen masks drop down. The flight attendants always instruct you to put your own mask on first before helping others. This is because you cannot help anyone else if you are not in a good state yourself. The same applies to self-care. […]
Navigating Life As A Single Mum: My Story And A Message Of Hope
January 4, 2025 by Vered Harel Navigating Life as a Single Mum: My Story and a Message of Hope Hi, I’m Vered, a mum of two teenage girls. I moved to Australia with my family while I was pregnant with my youngest daughter, full of hope and excitement for a fresh start. I raised my girls […]
The power of stillness 2024
Well, until the end of 2023, I had no idea what stillness meant. For a parent it is even more important!! I could meditate, do yoga, and do all of the other things I encourage on my site. But did I really feel the stillness? I tried it, but I did not experience it to […]
Trip to Venice with my younger daughter
“Stepping back from the online world, I recently immersed myself in a truly special event – my daughter’s Bat Mitzvah. Bat Mitzvah is a milestone moment as she enters adulthood, a beautiful tradition in Judaism when a girl turns twelve years old. The journey that led us to this point is a tale for another […]