I started writing on Planning With Kids all the way back on January 2, 2008. At that time we only had four kids aged 10, 7, 5, and 2. Our youngest was …
Resources to learn more about our First Nations Peoples
My goal for 2022 was to Cultivate routines to expand my knowledge and experiences and one of the habits I chose to support working towards my goal was to invest one hour a week …
Book review – The better brain by Julia Rucklidge, PhD ; Bonnie Kaplan, Phd.
The full title of this book I am reviewing is The better brain: how nutrition will help you overcome anxiety, depression, ADHD and stress / Julia Rucklidge, PhD ; Bonnie Kaplan, Phd. …
Motivation and getting things done
Today’s post answers reader questions on the topic of motivation and getting things done. You can read previous answers to readers’ questions here. Motivation is a topic I receive many questions on and …
Adjusting to the stages of family life
I love the ages the kids are now. I love seeing them grow up to be good people who are contributing positively to the world around them. I love the in-depth conversations …
Monthly review – something I should have done a long time ago
January review time already! Quick recap in case you missed what my goal is for 2022 – it is to Cultivate routines to expand my knowledge and experiences. January really did get …
Book review – Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Tawwab
I loved reading Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab. I first came across Nedra in her interview with Scott Barry Kaufmann podcast The Psychology Podcast. …
A changing habits guide
I don’t think there are many people out there who could say they don’t have any habits they would like to change, whether it be to move more, drink less alcohol, spend …
Monthly review: do you know your partner’s love language?
I had heard of the book The Five Love Languages many years before I read it. I can remember picking it up at the local library having a flick through the book …
Monthly review: changing the story we tell ourselves
In the Facebook Live sessions I run for Planned + Present when it comes to the topic of habits, I always discuss how important the stories that we tell ourselves are. We …
What other mums do – going alcohol free
I have had the pleasure of knowing Seana for many years now. She is funny, has a zest for life and is an excellent writer. Seana was one of the fabulous supporters …
Power Up Performance Group 2021
The second group of amazing women have just completed their time in the Power Up Performance Group. I am always a little sad when our time together comes to an end as …
11 great documentaries on Netflix Australia
There are some fantastic documentaries to watch on Netflix Australia. Regular readers of this blog will know that I usually don’t watch very much TV or streaming services like Netflix. This did …
5 easy ways to boost your mood when feeling flat
In my last week’s newsletter I shared and asked the following of my readers: Writing a weekly newsletter, I understand that not everyone will be in the same position as I am, …
Three stages of the stress response – and how it affects the way we parent
This post is part of a series on how we can manage the stress of family life. You can find other posts in the series by clicking here. Stress is something we hear/read …
Something natural to help you Shine+
This is a review post. Last year I set myself the target of establishing a habit of dedicating two hours a week to learn something new. For most of last year I actually dedicated …
My answer to the often asked “how do you do it all” question
This was first published in my weekly newsletter. It seemed to really resonate with readers, so I am publishing it here too. If you haven’t signed up for my newsletter, you can …
What is stressing us out?
This post is part of a series on how we can manage the stress of family life. You can find other posts in the series by clicking here. In my most recent …