Ellen Jackson is the author of Positive Parenting Toolkit – Practical, science-backed tips for mindfulness, problem solving, resilience, online well being and helping your family to thrive. Ellen is also one of …
PWK annual survey + free e-books to say thank you!
At the end of year I have traditionally sent out a short survey to receive feedback from the wonderful readers of Planning With Kids. As everyone tends to be focused on end …
Back to school 2019 – a collection of tips to help parents
I am not one to wish away school holidays. I love them and love having the kids around more. Yes at times they can drive me a bit bonkers, but on the …
Quick and easy oven baked chicken breast
This is a perfect recipe to add to your rotations for weekly prep. You can cook up bulk amounts of chicken breasts with minimum fuss and mess. You can easily tweak and …
Creating inspiration boards with kids
When it comes to goal setting I take a very practical approach. My goal for 2019 is to Nurture new routines to re-energise, re-invigorate and create personal growth. Underneath that I have …
Creating a single goal for 2019
Yesterday I published my review of 2018. The review is effectively step one in creating my goal for the new year. If you have been reading my blog for even a short …
Giveaway: Learn to Run
From working with over 500 women in my Planned + Present e-course, I know that creating an exercise habit of some form is high on the priorities of many women. While there …
Yearly review 2018 – practicing skills to increase family harmony
My personal goal for 2018 was “Detach from the old and embrace the new to nurture a family spirit of adventure.” In August of 2017 I undertook a Mindfulness short course with …
Some fab online sales and tips for getting the most out of online sales
For some of us (like me), the thought of shopping on Boxing Day or the days immediately after Christmas is more of a nightmare than a dream. I felt like I have …
Monthly review: a nudge in the right direction
About five years ago the headmaster at the older boys’ school encouraged parents at an information evening, to not be afraid of giving our children a nudge or even a push in …
8 simple handmade gifts for Christmas (that aren’t food!)
I love to give a handmade gift, but I want them to be something people will like and want to keep – not stash in the back of a cupboard somewhere. I …
25 Christmas gift ideas for adults 2018 (that you can buy online)
It is really starting to feel like Christmas! As I sit and write this post, I am waiting for delivery of our Christmas tree – I think I am more excited about …
25 Christmas gift ideas for kids 2018 (that you can buy online)
I find I am doing more and more of my shopping online and I am trying to buy from as many Australian online shops as I can. Below I have collected some …
Speaking in 2019
Now is the time of year when I begin planning my work load for the new year. Each year I allocate time to do a number of speaking events for both profit …
Giveaway: Funch – DIY Premix to make healthy snacks
Winner – Congratulations to Rachel! You will have an email from me! Have you tried the delicious DIY premixes from the team at Funch? If not I can highly recommend doing so, …
Christmas gift ideas – online courses and memberships
This is the first of a series of Christmas Guides I am doing for Christmas 2018. Online courses and memberships can make the perfect gift for friends and family who are into …
Australian podcasts – running and psychology
It has been a while since I last shared some podcasts I am loving and in this post I am sharing five Australian podcast that are either running or psychology based. You …
Monthly review: Experiencing self vs remembering self
One of my habits for this year I am focusing on to help me achieve my goal, is to do something new each month with the family. It doesn’t sound like it …