I would have made 1000s of school lunch boxes in my lifetime! Once I had a few kids in school I realised I needed a solid process to make this task as …
this family life episode 52: on adding another child to the mix
How gorgeous is that photo? Babies are divine! In this week’s podcast we talk to Melbourne based mum of three, Lauren. Lauren and I met at our primary school and she is …
this family life episode 51: on characteristics of 3 and a half year old behaviour
In my very first year of blogging I wrote a post on the characteristics of three (and a half) year old behaviour. The post has now been shared over 10,000 times on …
this family life episode 50: on being an involved dad
In this episode I have the pleasure to chat with Matt, who is a dad to three gorgeous girls. Matt and his wife live in Melbourne and I have the pleasure of …
this family life episode 49: on setting a goal – it is never too late!
Well after quite a long break, this family life podcast is back! I have had the episodes recorded for some time and am super excited to be finally publishing them. This season …
Half yearly review – new routines + growth
My goal for 2019 is to: Nurture new routines to re-energise, re-invigorate and create personal growth. This goal came out of feeling that I had been a little stagnant. It came from …
My information diet
This post was original sent out to the lovely people on my newsletter list. It had such a terrific response, I am posting it here to make it easier to find. There …
Monthly review: establishing a new work (outside of the home) routine
At the end of April I took up a short term contract for three days a week work outside of the home. It is a great opportunity to undertake a social media …
Monthly review: getting enough protein when not eating meat
I gave up meat for Lent. When I committed to abstaining from eating meat I was not at all sure that I could stick to it. While I have never been a …
Monthly review: exercise routines
This year one of my habits was to establish a new morning routine. In January I didn’t do anything about this as it was school holidays and I was off work, so …
Monthly review: working on my 100 dreams list
Last year I came across the concept of writing a personal list of 100 dreams you would like to achieve in your lifetime. Being a list writer, I loved this idea. The …
Monthly review: re-calibrating and re-energising
January is my favourite month of the year for a few reasons: The weather is awesome. It is the start of the new year and I love the feeling of a fresh …
E-Book review – Positive Parenting Toolkit by Ellen Jackson
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 …
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 …
Work with me
Over the last 10 years I have created and grown Planning With Kids from being one of Australia’s leading parenting blogs, to a successful online business with diverse revenue streams. As the …
Monthly review – the power of the practicing mind
If you have read my book review of The Practicing Mind by Thomas Sterner, you will be familiar with what this concept means already. I had been keen to read this book …
this family life episode 48: why productivity is more than time management
this family life is back for another season! This season it is a slightly different format. I am hosting 10 short solo episodes on some key areas of family life to help …
this family life episode 46: managing technology
this family life is back for another season! This season it is a slightly different format. I am hosting 10 short solo episodes on some key areas of family life to help …