Hey friend - you're here, so I'm going to assume we're like-minded.

We're doing our best ... but get it wrong sometimes. Maybe a lot of times.

We care what others think and feel.

We're trying out darndest to live a life of meaning and contribution. 

We're doing everything we can to keep ourselves together for those we love and lead....

Arguably one of the greatest wordsmiths of our time, Brene Brown has an effortless way of stating powerful messages in simple, succinct phrases. Listen to her interviewed and every other sentence sounds like it could be a bumper sticker. Google ‘Brene Brown Quotes’ and you’ll be prompted to narrow your goal by Shame & Guilt, Belonging, Resilience, ...

“Parenthood is the greatest self-development strategy!”

I’ve had this conversation with many mums. 

Parenthood brings your fears to the fore, shows you capacity for fatigue and soldiering on like you never knew possible, and shows you a kind of love, connection and consideration like no other.

Your child can mirror your strengths AND pa...

Is there a dream on your heart, but you think it’s out of reach?

Maybe life’s pulled the rug from under you, leaving you scared and tired?

Perhaps the mundane-ness of your days are causing boredom, low energy, frustration and hopelessness?

Pick up after the children.

Think of everyone else.

Run the errands.

Be yelled at … or ignored…

Feel...

I don’t believe there’s a mother in history who hasn’t cried because of her child.

Sometimes she cries from worry.

Sometimes cries from grief.

Sometimes she cries from fear.

Sometimes, her tears are an overflow of pride or relief or gratitude! We love these tears 🥰

And often, a mother cries because of her child’s behaviour. When...

“I didn’t want to die. I just didn’t know how to live.”

When I heard a happily married father and 7 figure entrepreneur say this, it hit me.

He was recounting a time from his younger years where he was lost and depressed and thinking he didn’t want to be here anymore, until one night, he stood looking at the car accident he just survived an...

You and I, we might be really different, with daily routines, interests and family structure's poles apart.

Add your neighbour and mine, and they'll be different too!

If we shared our heart's desires, fears, financial wins and woes, health issues and childhood memories, we'd fill a book, 'cause this big, bold world is full of unique humans,...

The new year is here. In fact, we're already one week into 2024, so yep, buckle up 'cause life seems to be getting faster and faster. Or is that my age talking? 🤔

It's hard to experience the new year season without some talk of 'goal setting', a 'new you' or 'a best year yet'. I must admit though, I'm not a huge fan of this in my life. I don't ...

2023.

Wow.

Just wow.

If you’re one of the few who escaped last year unscathed, savour it my dear friend.

For the rest: kudos for getting through 💪👏🎉

I’m not an astrologer, but limited exposure to this philosophy tells me 2023 likely:

• Turned your life upside down
• Pulled your life apart, throwing pieces and creating chaos
• Cha...

This week's blog is an amended version of the 2023 Year In Review Letter I distributed to the families of my two preschools, Developing Dreams Early Learning. I've omitted details and names not required outside the Centres.

I hope you notice similarities between leading teams and being a mum. I've long believed the role of Mum is the role of le...