The Chores of Self-Care
It’s not always pretty this self-care gig though. Sometimes it’s dragging ourselves to yoga or the gym, when we really, really don’t want to go.…
Stepparents & Chores
...Some people advise stepparents stay completely clear of any chore assigning and enforcement. While on the surface this seems like good advice, it�…
All is not Fair in Step-Family Chores
Expecting kids to land in your home and jump straight into chores can be setting our family up for conflict and failure. Take a moment to think how yo…
Giving Space – Relationship Tip
When we change plans suddenly or switch up what we expect, it’s important we give our partners space to process and adjust. If we make a request tha…
Take The Trip To Angerville, Just Don’t Move There…
Denying your negative experiences and feelings is not healthy.
Just Do One Thing…
For much of my life, the biggest obstacle in front of the life I wanted was myself. For many years I battled my inner saboteur,…
4 Simple Questions To Help Kids Change Their Behaviour
...If we notice positive behaviour and comment on it, the positive behaviour will be repeated as long as we keep commenting on it and rewarding the ch…
Goal Setting That Works
I originally wrote this at the beginning of 2020, well before any of us realised what a shit show this year would turn out to be...Everything I said b…
Why Kids Should Not Be in Charge of the Visitation Schedule
Children who are subjected to pathogenic parenting are also often subjected to permissive parenting. The children are told their feelings, wants, and …
Thank you for Staying – What to say to someone struggling with Suicidal Ideation
It's a pretty bloody selfless act for someone to stick around when they really only want to die.
These people we love endure a hell of a lot to keep i…