feelings

Let’s be honest, no one does existential angst quite like a toddler

Let’s be honest, no one does existential angst quite like a toddler

Enuii is a French word which means weariness with the world. This week I had to use the word enuii to describe my two-year-old. It wasn’t to be fancy or as my nanny would say ‘have notions’ but more because everything she did had a dramatic angsty flair. Toddlers are a giant box of emotions and […]

7 years ago

Not feeling excited for Christmas yet? This could be why

Not feeling excited for Christmas yet? This could be why

Not feeling it? We remember being kids – the anticipation for Christmas was monumental. The excitement and jitters you’d get on Christmas Eve were unmatched to any other feeling in the world. We can see it with our kids now too. They’re so excited for the big day and can’t wait to see what Santa […]

8 years ago

What’s Going On, Baby? Understanding Your Child’s Emotions

What’s Going On, Baby? Understanding Your Child’s Emotions

Emotions can be contagious, especially those expressed vividly by our loved ones. When it comes to difficult emotions, like anger, sadness, frustration, anxiety, the infectious nature of them makes things more difficult. Good judgement can be quickly overridden by two (or more) people caught in the emotional circle. If the first person experiencing difficult emotions is […]

11 years ago

10 intense moments of being a working parent

10 intense moments of being a working parent

I’m sure any working parent would agree that balancing a family and job (and everything in-between) is difficult. It’s a constant juggling act of trying to please the people you love, while trying to please the people who make paying your mortgage possible. Not easy. There’s no denying it can be tough at times, but […]

12 years ago