by caroburr | Mar 17, 2017 | Family Dynamics, Mums, Parenting, Twins & Multiples, Women / Femininity
I want to share a simple message this mother’s day: Let go of perfection, self-criticism and guilt – Instead embrace being a ‘good enough’ mother. As mother’s we typically have an ideal mother in our minds that we want to be. Yet this is an ideal we create...
by caroburr | Mar 15, 2017 | Mums, Storytelling
My coaching practise has it’s 15th birthday this month. I wanted my original company name to reflect my clients yearning for change and desire to be budding, blossoming and growing within their lives and with the parallels of being ‘in Spring’ the name was born:...
by caroburr | Jan 19, 2016 | Coaching Tips, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Family Dynamics, Mums, Parenting, Relationship Tips, Twins & Multiples
When I had my twins I finally gave in and joined Facebook as a way to connect with other multiple mums. It was ideal, as juggling two babies, and often older kids too, meant we never knew when we would have a moment to connect, let alone pick up the phone, and getting...
by caroburr | Jun 26, 2015 | Coaching Tips, Ex-boarders, Parenting, Understanding Yourself
I love the way my eldest son is able to ‘chillax’. I particularly appreciate the care he takes in setting things up with a comfy beanbag or chair, probably a drink and possibly a snack if he’s allowed, so he can have maximum pleasure and enjoy ‘his’ time. I am also...
by caroburr | Jun 16, 2015 | Coaching Tips, Communication, Dads, Family Dynamics, Gender Differences, Men / Masculinity, Parenting, Relationship Tips, Understanding Yourself
So what is important for dads when it comes to Father’s Day? It’s easy for it to be reduced to gifts with few words – the classic cards and pressies on the usual masculine themes of sport, beer and gadgets. Refreshing the Parts Beer can’t...
by caroburr | Mar 10, 2015 | Coaching Tips, Dads, Emotional Intelligence, Gender Differences, Mums, Relationship Tips, Understanding Relationships
What does ‘right’ look like? I imagine up there are many men trying to get it right for mother’s day, whether for their own mum or for their partner who’s a mum, where the children are too young to do it all themselves. So what does ‘right’ look...
