Archive for author Therese Schilt
Parent Burnout – is this happening to you?
Have you ever asked yourself – why doesn’t parenting feel more satisfying? Why am I so exhausted? Then this article may be of interest to you. 'Parent burnout' is an important happening these days. Find out more ....
The first time my daughter fell off a horse
My two younger daughters go horse riding at a local ‘boutique’ riding school. Their teacher Sue is one of the most emotionally intuitive people I have met – with a beautifully natural manner of handling both animals and children alike. She is friendly, calm, but knows when to ... [Read More]
Run for the bus!
Today, I dropped the kids off at the bus stop as usual. Being a rainy day they stayed in the car until they saw the bus pull in for fellow travellers. I let them out of the car and they walked towards the bus – walked – not ... [Read More]
The ‘Building Stronger Families’ community
"Our families are the people who know us the best ... and love us anyway." Building Stronger Families is an online community for parents who deeply love their children and want to make their family life a positive experience for everyone in the family.
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries.” Dalai Lama
In the words of the Dalai Lama "Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive." How important it is for us to pass this understanding onto our children, the future generation.
