There’s this moment when I’m flying down the hill, wind in my face, blue sky above me, and I notice this thought passing by – that this is it, THIS is tasting freedom. It’s exhilarating, and not just because I’ve got all that lovely exercise endorphin flowing through me. In fact, this freedom has nothing …
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Stuff that Definitely Doesn’t Suck – a review of Ben Sedley’s “Stuff that Sucks”
I don’t know what your reading list is like – maybe it’s a little like mine. Last year, I was super excited to hear a colleague of mine had his book published. What a magnificent achievement. Then I looked at the pile of books beside my bed I was slowly making my way through, and …
Teaching Mindfulness to Kids: Resources to Get You Started
Imagine if you could create some space between your child and the thoughts and feelings that rush through him/her like an endless stream. Imagine what it would be like if your child could pay attention on purpose, without judgement, just to the present moment – right here, right now. Imagine if you could too. This is what …
Making a mess and finding a way back – A reflection on parenting
There’s this moment where I’m standing in Hiccup’s* classroom and a part of me suddenly wakes up and says “Tiff, you’ve got to go”. Something’s gone wrong. Something’s going wrong. It’s been a long, hard morning, a battle of wills, following on from a couple of hard weeks and somehow I’ve found myself standing over …
Through the Eyes of Someone Else… Taking Perspective on Parenting
Are you sitting comfortably? I’m not sure how this experience is going to be for you – possibly entirely pleasant, or maybe a little uncomfortable – are you willing to come with me for the ride? When you’ve finished reading this sentence, close your eyes for a moment, and visualise in as much detail as …