Recently I watched the reality show “Alone Australia” and was in awe at the survival strategies of the 10 participants. Generally I dislike reality shows, and having already known who…
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Whether you think I’m wrong to say black lives matter, or that indefinite detention of asylum seekers violates international law, or that Trump is the worst leader the US has…
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Do you keep New Year resolutions? My sister and her family make resolutions together, taking it into a new level. For a few years I only made one SMART (specific, measurable,…
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Cross Cultural InterestsGrandchildrenRelationshipsUncategorizedCluck cluck and cockadoodle doo- is chicken on the menu for you?
28th January 2017 marks the first day of Chinese New Year. Following the lunar calendar, it doesn’t always fall on the same day on the Gregorian calendar. Also called the…
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Cross Cultural InterestsRelationshipsBuilding emotional security for grandbaby, why reflecting on your own childhood helps
My mum kept hundreds if not thousands of photos, in albums or displayed on every possible vertical and horizontal surface. Was your mum like this? Amongst some of her old…
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It’s already 2 weeks into 2017! For Australians, particularly Queenslanders, the summer break is spent with sand between our toes, sunscreen slathered on our faces, or lounging by the pool.…
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“Did you do that Japanese bath thing?” is the question often asked while discussing holidays in Japan. YES! After visiting four spa towns in Japan, each a different experience, I…
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If you are planning a holiday with your baby in a safe, clean and friendly country with lots of cultural experiences, then consider Japan! Three generations – grandparents (that’s us),…
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GrandchildrenRelationshipsUncategorizedLet’s not be tiger grandmas! 3 tips for grandparental views on discipline.
Don’t our grandchildren grow up quickly? They are absolute cherubs now and in the blink of an eye, reach the terrible twos. My grandbaby is going to turn one, and…
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It’s such a privilege to have holidays with family especially if members live in different cities or far-flung parts of the world. What are the benefits? Bonding and quality time!…
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