Today I talk with a friend who I met at my CrossFit gym, Sally. Sally is a mum to two boys and someone who I find quite inspiring. She has a lovely …
this family life episode 13 : on finding time for creativity in your life
In this episode I interview a long term reader of the blog, Mia. Mia is a Melbourne based mum of two who works part time. Recently Mia made a planned decision to …
this family life episode 12 : where to start getting organised
this family life is back for another season! When I started the podcast I committed to one season and thought I would evaluate after that. I have really enjoyed doing the podcast …
this family life episode 11 : on working as a team with your partner
Well this was a super fun interview to do! It is with my lovely husband Phil. To end season 1 of this family life, I wanted to provide a male perspective on …
this family life episode 10 : on relocating and recovering
Today’s guest is a woman I find incredibly inspiring. Suzy lives in Melbourne with her husband and three primary school aged children. Suzy and her family relocated from Ireland in 2011 and …
this family life episode 9 : on enjoying parenting and working
In this interview I talk to Sophie who works part time, some of which is from home. Sophie has a senior role in a government organisation and while it has its challenges …
this family life episode 8 : on parenting a child with a learning difference
This episode features Anne who lives in Melbourne with her husband and two children; a daughter aged 6 and son aged 11. Anne’s son was diagnosed in 2014 with print disability dyslexia …
this family life episode 7 : on single parenting
This episode features Catherine who lives in Melbourne with her two children; a daughter aged 10 and son aged 12. Catherine is a single parent who works full time outside of the …
this family life episode 6 : on loving your work and family life
In this episode I chat with Claire who lives in Melbourne with her husband and 2 boys who are aged almost 3 and almost 6. Both Claire and her husband work full …
this family life episode 1 : on maternity leave
I am super excited today to launch the very first episode of this family life. A couple of months ago, I gave a call out on the blog for readers to join …
this family life episode 2 : on separating and rebuilding
Episode 2 of the this family life podcast was such a joy to me. It is with my dear friend Bron. We met when our eldest boys attended a Montessori kindergarten together. …
this family life episode 3 : on setting up in a new town
In episode 3 of the this family life I chat with Lulu who lives in Perth, Western Australia. Lulu moved to Perth just over 6 years ago, when she was pregnant with …
this family life episode 4 : on teenagers and special needs
In the latest episode of the this family life I chat with Merridy who lives Hong Kong with her husband and four children aged 15, 12 and 11 year old twins. Her …
this family life episode 5 : on finding the right part time mix
In this week’s episode I am super proud to be able to introduce you to my sister Steph. Steph is married with two boys aged four and one and she works part …
How to listen to podcasts + 5 podcast recommendations
A couple of weeks ago in my weekly newsletter I shared the three key information sources I use to consume information: Blogs Podcasts Audiobooks I then went on to discuss how it …
Sharing your wisdom
Some of my greatest parental learning has come from watching and listening to other parents on how they manage their daily family life. The following are just a few of the nuggets …