What I told my kid about getting a smartphone
Not sure if you should give your kid a smartphone? A phone is not only a big responsibility but also the source of many social evils among todays youth. Learn how to ready your child and subscribe for a free printable.
What I told my boys about #metoo #amInext and being a woman in South Africa
My son saw the #metoo #amInext march in Cape Town last week on the news. The conversation went like this: “Why are they marching Mom?” “Because violence against women in South Africa is like an...
Five Rules for Friendship
People are often surprised to hear that 3 of my closest friends (shout out Vicki, Nina and Reneé) are friends from my Primary School, High School and Varsity days. It’s a bit like telling someone...
The best thing you can pray for your enemies
How do you pray for your enemies? Don’t worry, as much as you never thought you’d read a post about this, I never thought I’d write one. Considering that you might have an enemy is like considering...
The one thing we all want to be better at
The wierdest thing happened to me last year. I got one, singular, black hair on my chin. I am not even joking. I called my mom, in full blown panic mode (wondering, am I the only one? Please no! Is...
What not to do in 2019
You've barely (guiltily, mock-begrudgingly) worked your way through the Christmas leftovers, and your skinny jeans seem to be really upset with you. You know you are about to fail the ultimate...
To the Mom who can’t ask for help
Maybe this is one of those things that only some people struggle with. Like complaining about bad service or sending food back in a restaurant or wearing flowery patterns. But here’s the thing. I...
To the mom dealing with envy
I have a friend that everything comes easy for. Doesn’t everyone? That one girl who just (looks like she) breezes through life, hair that requires no blowdrying, a figure that doesn’t require...
To the mom who is feeling the pressure
It was one of those typical "gym bunny" T-shirts. It read: It doesn't get easier, you just get stronger. It made me wonder, am I too old to roll my eyes at her? (often at the gym it takes all my...
What I told my boys about girls
I can’t wait to talk to my sons about girls, sex, dating - said no mom ever! I know, I get it. But I once heard a parenting expert explain your child’s understanding of these type of topics as files...
To the mom who is feeling lost
Do you sometimes just feel a bit "at sea" spiritually? We might be calling out to God for a particular answer or wisdom in a situation, but the answer or way forward seems hidden or unclear. We...
What I told my kids about Mandela Day
My youngest asks allot of questions. His quirky, inquisitive randomness is a great insight into how his 9 year old mind works. Of course, these often present a teachable moment, case in point: "Mom,...
What I told my kids about LGBTQ+
If you are a Christian parent looking to equip your child biblically around the LGBTQ issue, here is help. Want to know how we can equip them with both truth and love, want to know what the Bible really says about this? Want to help your kids (and maybe even yourself!) know how to respond and how NOT to respond? This blog will help you do that!
SATURATED, INTIMIDATED,UNDERESTIMATED
Even though deep down we know, or hope that spending time in God’s word is one of the most fascinating, nourishing and impactful things we can do, we often struggle to do it with any real consistency, or even passion. Here’s why, and what we can do to change that.
Dear Grade 1 Mom, these 10 things will help you through that first year…
Are you a Gr 1 mom? These 10 things will help you through that first year of big school!
5 questions to help you choose your Word for the Year
Choosing a word for 2021 can provide the inspiration we need to live a life of faith, can serve as a daily reminder of God’s truth, and can become a prophetic marker to light our path through the decisions and challenges of a new year. Here are 5 questions you can ask to help you choose a word for the year.