Matthew was told while he was growing up that he must put on clean clothes every day. He feels it’s a waste of water (where he lives has been in a drought for several years), and he knows it’s costing him more because washing his clothes...
"They're toxic and belittle everything I do. But they're family, and I can't turn my back on them." I have heard this my entire professional life from my clients. You may be different. You may stand out however there is no reason why you should endur...
There is no such thing as a ‘communication breakdown’.
We hear about it all time, but I think this is an unhelpful and limiting term which does more harm than good. Here’s why.
First, communication cannot ‘break down’, in t...
You’ve been together forever. You can’t image your life with without them. You’ve explored the world, and made a family. Been though the good and bad times. There have been anniversaries, birthdays, job promotions and have lived tog...
Protect your peace. Life is too short to be tethered to things that weigh you down, or people who do not appreciate you. You may just be surprised at how liberating this can be. However, do it for the right reasons. Many are the clients that...
We're blood. And there is nothing stronger than family. That's what I heard this morning while running on the treadmill. My daily run, is my time for trash TV. On this particular morning, two family members were arguing about how they were being ...
My teenager is not happy with their subject choices they made, what do I do?
It's "School Holiday" time and the money is pouring out of your bank account thick and fast. You are running around trying to manage your own career and take them out, yet still...
Will the next generation be more successful because they have more skills than generation X
When my eldest child was about to start prep, I attended a seminar with Transition expert Leonie Tambyn from Guiding Transition speak about how to make sure my ch...
Your teenager has their first job - How much should I get involved as a parent?
As a parent, it’s hard to let go and let your child figure out their own way. Lets be honest—especially your first-born. They are the ones that are holding all th...