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How to Build Family Connection at this time of year
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How to Build Family Connection at this time of year

Nov 23, 2021

At this time of year, we are often focused on getting everything done. Finishing exams, school functions, work functions, planning holidays. What if we stopped to pause and change our focus to how can I have true connection in each moment? Instead of what are we going to do, focus on how will I get […]

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3 tips to avoid being overwhelmed at this time of year
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3 tips to avoid being overwhelmed at this time of year

Nov 4, 2021

Ever feel overwhelmed when it comes to this time of year? Feeling how tough it is to get through these last few weeks? Consciously shifting the way you approach this time has a huge impact on how you feel Here are 3 tips you can use to make sure you end the year […]

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It is that time of the year again. Does it feel like you are running out of time and energy?
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It is that time of the year again. Does it feel like you are running out of time and energy?

Oct 22, 2018

It is that time of the year again. Does it feel like you are running out of time and energy? There are so many more things to do, more functions, finishing our work schedules before we go on leave, organising for holidays and financial pressures. It is so easy to get caught up in this […]

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How do we measure how well we have done and how does this impact our performance and our sense of self?
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How do we measure how well we have done and how does this impact our performance and our sense of self?

Sep 11, 2018

Measuring ourselves by our Results Often we measure how well we have done by the result we get. While the result is important, measuring ourselves by our results creates our stress and our stress impacts our performance. When we are stressed we are not as resourceful and learning becomes less effective. Managing our stress is […]

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What stops us from being Consistent with our Discipline?
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What stops us from being Consistent with our Discipline?

Aug 5, 2018

How many times have you heard…Always be consistent with your discipline? Sometimes that is easier said than done. Have you ever thought about why you don’t? Could it be about avoiding conflict? When we choose not to follow through on consequences, or not to discipline in the moment when we know we should, it is […]

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Self-care – The Most Important Step in Parenting
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Self-care – The Most Important Step in Parenting

Jun 26, 2018

So often when we think about parenting our focus is on our children and what we do for them, or what they have to do. How often do we think of ourselves? Self-care is the first and most important step in parenting. How often do we put everything else in the front of the […]

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