Love. As a concept it is much talked about, misunderstood and desired. We all want it, but at the same time, we don’t really seem to know what it is, and that’s partly to do with our sinful nature. Sin distorts of views on love. Whenever we presume to know better than God we are […]
In the wake of the release of the film ‘The ugly truth’ in a few years ago, starring Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler, I looked in to the different ways that men and women approach relationships. Men and women think and act differently. There is no denying it. Yet an ongoing problem in our society,
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We’ve all heard of budgie smugglers but if you’re a mum chances are you’re pretty adept at veggie smuggling even though you might not know it as such. Veggie smuggling, that is disguising vegetables so that your children will unknowingly eat them, is a common practice in many households. I don’t propose to know all
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In the last few months we announced to family and friends that we were having our fourth child. At present we have three children under six and our eldest is not yet at school though he will be next year. We knew the responses would be mixed, but we weren’t quite prepared for how significant
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There are some things that are inescapable when you become a mum. Fatigue, emotional and physical, become the norm rather than the exception and your time is no longer yours. But have you ever noticed that there are a number of things that unite all mums (and dads to a lesser degree) that people without
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There are many different types of families as well as different styles of parenting. The family in which your child grows up will have a big influence on how well your child will cope with situations, relationships and living as well as how they will bring up their own family in the future. Make time
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As we all know, communication is fundamental in our relationships. Our childhood and upbringing has a lot to do with how we communicate. If we grew up in a family where discussion meant debate it is likely that you will talk very differently than if you grew up in a family where discussion meant sharing
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Genuine listening has become a rare gift—the gift of time. It helps build relationships, solve problems, ensure understanding and resolve conflicts. Yet, why is it we seem to devote less and less time to really listening to one another? If your goal is to fully understand and connect with the other person then listening effectively
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Strapped for time? We are mums of course we are strapped for time! Here are 10 great tips to help you get organised and get the most amount of cleaning done in the shortest amount of time! 1. Keep Supplies Together: Have quick easy access to your tools and supplies. 2. Have some Cleaning
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Isn’t it true that so many big arguments begin with small comments? Have you started a conversation on friendly terms, then wound up in some kind of dispute that you didn’t anticipate? Consider these helpful tips: 1) Is it a good time? Think about whom you are speaking to and whether it is a good
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