Welcome to my parenting and leadership blog, where I share practical ideas for reducing conflict, staying calm, and communicating clearly at home and work. These short reads support busy parents, leaders, and anyone wanting to build stronger relationships.

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Learn to talk to others, not just communicate to contribute.

Apr 21 min read

Simple games like “yellow car” help kids stay engaged and reduce tension on long drives.

Jan 221 min read

Want to know a little bit more about my book on self-care, read it here.

Oct 11, 20252 min read

As we get ever closer to Christmas, please remember that your words have power. I have received no Christmas Cards yet this year. Then...

Dec 21, 20221 min read

On Friday, last week, I spoke to some kids. Brave of me I know. I did not raise my voice. I did not swear or cuss at them. I did not tell...

Nov 28, 20222 min read

My experience of parenting has strongly influenced my leadership and management style, and vice versa. Family life was a great place to...

May 31, 20216 min read

We all know that the impact of bullying can, at its worst, be life threatening. The detrimental impact of the emotional and psychological...

May 17, 20217 min read

Sometimes the answers we seek are in the past, but are you brave enough to look? I was most privileged to go on an Outward Bound course a...

Feb 16, 20213 min read