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22.01.2022 WHAT IS A GRANDPARENT? (Taken from papers written by a class of 8-year-olds) Grandparents are a lady and a man who have no little children of their own. They like other people's. ... A grandfather is a man, & a grandmother is a lady! Grandparents don't have to do anything except be there when we come to see them.. They are so old they shouldn't play hard or run. It is good if they drive us to the shops and give us money. When they take us for walks, they slow down past things like pretty leaves and caterpillars. They show us and talk to us about the colors of the flowers and also why we shouldn't step on 'cracks.' They don't say, 'Hurry up.' Usually grandmothers are fat but not too fat to tie your shoes. They wear glasses and funny underwear. They can take their teeth and gums out. Grandparents don't have to be smart. They have to answer questions like 'Why isn't God married?' and 'How come dogs chase cats?' When they read to us, they don't skip. They don't mind if we ask for the same story over again. Everybody should try to have a grandmother, especially if you don't have television because they are the only grownups who like to spend time with us.. They know we should have snack time before bed time, and they say prayers with us and kiss us even when we've acted bad. A 6-YEAR-OLD WAS ASKED WHERE HIS GRANDMA LIVED.''OH,'' HE SAID, ''SHE LIVES AT THE AIRPORT, AND WHEN WE WANT HER, WE JUST GO GET HER. THEN WHEN WE'RE DONE HAVING HER VISIT, WE TAKE HER BACK TO THE AIRPORT.'' GRANDPA IS THE SMARTEST MAN ON EARTH! HE TEACHES ME GOOD THINGS, BUT I DON'T GET TO SEE HIM ENOUGH TO GET AS SMART AS HIM! It's funny when they bend over; you hear gas leaks, and they blame their dog. How wonderful to get some insight into these little darlings' thoughts. Grandparents, you should be horrified and offended but I bet you're heart is all filled up. Grandparents rule!!!

19.01.2022 I can imagine there are many of us who are struggling through this totally life changing experience. There have been so many changes so quickly and sometimes it helps to have someone to talk to. I am a counsellor and would like to offer my services free of charge if anyone feels they need to talk. Please contact me privately if you would like to get in touch

13.01.2022 Happy New Year! Did anyone make any resolutions? I’d love to hear them. I’ve decided to take better care of myself, emotionally, spiritually, physically and any other way I can think of. Surely those around me will also benefit as I’m guessing I’ll have so much more to give. And I’m going to try very hard to live in the present moment. So far I’m spending a lot of time reminding myself but when I’m in it, it feels amazing, calm and peaceful. The best part is that I notice everything around me and see the joy and beauty. ‘Being’ instead of ‘Thinking’. It’s the new year I’m hoping for. The present moment is truly all we have.

04.01.2022 What Eckhart taught me... When you feel anxiety or fear arising in your body, stop, take a breath and pay attention to your inner thoughts. What are you telling yourself about the situation? The suffering comes from what you are telling yourself not the situation. Drop the narrative and face the present moment directly. You will start to let go of judgement and begin to accept what is.

02.01.2022 What's to love about shared care parenting? I know I'm not alone as a parent who shares custody of their children. There is so much negativity regarding this and I'd just like to throw an alternate perspective out there. Even though I miss my children terribly when they're not at home, I get to lay on my daybed and read a book occasionally. ... Although my children aren't tucked up in bed under my roof every night, I get to sleep in some mornings. Sometimes I see families playing at the creek and I feel alone but I can walk on the beach in total silence. Once I was on my driveway as I waved goodbye to them as they left with their dad and my neighbour, who was in her front yard picking up bikes, scooters and skateboards, gave me a cheeky, envious look and said, 'oh I'm so envious, there's something in this shared care thing'. Missing them is hard but when they're home they get the best of me. They get the 'calm, well rested, excited to see them, happy to have someone to cook for' me. There were times when I didn't exactly agree with my ex-husband's choices (this one was hard to find a positive for ) But I learned that for the sake of my children's happiness I could put my pride aside and learn new ways to get along. A funny thing happened when I let go of resentment and anger......I didn't feel resentful and angry. I found happiness and I wrapped my children in it and allowed them to love their dad in my presence. The shared care thing can be tough, but there are so many wonderful moments. What will you choose to focus on today? Please share and lets spread a new perspective.