Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton

Be bold. If not now, then when? If you never take that first step, you’ll never know what you’re truly capable of.
That one day starts today. Your future self will thank you.
What do we plan to leave behind for the generations to come? An exhausted and pillaged planet? Loads of plastic waste? A world divided on petty and frivolous excuses? Or do we want them to feel grateful for their inheritance? Maybe a better quality of life? A proud heritage? A rich cultural legacy? Individual decisions are based on individual circumstances but as a generation of people what are we leaving behind? I’ve often wondered about this and the answers are always different.
Welcome to the Tuesday Toots! With each passing day, your child is growing up. And you dread the approaching adolescent years. It’s a tumultuous phase both for the child and parents. The children undergo noticeable physical, emotional and psychological changes. It’s crucial to understand these changes by creating a supportive and nurturing environment. This newsletter will explore how parents can better understand and support their teenage children, improve communication, and strengthen…
If you want your children to develop their thinking and not just react, then reintroduce them to the quiet company of books.
Stop. Look around. What do you see? Do you see a desk with papers and books and stationery all piled high? A randomly stacked bookshelf? Kitchen cabinets filled with cartons, empty and full? Cupboard overflowing with summer wear when winter is around the corner? Disorganised. Chaotic. Entropic. Procrastinated. You don’t need the skills of a…
Welcome to the Tuesday Toots! Let’s face it, getting kids to do their chores can sometimes feel like an Olympic sport—one that deserves a medal. At the mention of “chores,” kids tend to disappear faster than a pet dog at the word “bath.” And let’s be real—many adults aren’t jumping with excitement to do them either. Chores can be mundane, monotonous, and often downright boring. But despite how we feel about them, they’re a crucial part of life, and, more importantly, doing chores builds…
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