Tag: Life
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The Guilt of relying on Gadgets So I Can Get Things Done
There are days when I have a list of things that simply cannot wait. Dinner needs cooking. Paperwork needs finishing. Messages need replying to. And all of this has to happen while looking after two little girls who, quite understandably, just want my attention. Lately, while single parenting, I’ve found this balance especially difficult. Every…
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From Working Mum to Stay-at-Home Mum: A New Schedule, A New Identity
For the last several years, my days ran on a clock. Wake up. Pack lunches. Get the girls ready. Meetings. Deadlines. Pick-ups. Dinner. Bedtime. Repeat. It was chaotic, exhausting, and sometimes overwhelming—but it was familiar. In a few weeks, that schedule will change completely. As we move to Australia, I’ve decided to take a break…
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Moving Overseas with Kids: What We Took, What We Left Behind, and What I Wish I’d Known
When you’re moving overseas with children, every packing decision feels enormous. Should I take this?Will they miss that?Can I buy it there?Is it worth paying to ship? Before our move, I spent weeks reading packing lists. Most of them focused on documents and electronics. Very few talked about what it’s actually like to pack for…
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Saying Goodbye: The Hardest Part of Moving Isn’t Packing Boxes
People often think moving is about logistics—finding a new home, packing boxes, changing addresses, and making endless checklists. But after every item is packed away, there is one thing that doesn’t fit into a box: the life you’ve built. When you move to another city or country, you’re not just leaving a place. You’re saying…
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Who Is a Parent?
The other day, I asked my child a simple question: “Who is a parent?” I expected a complicated answer. Maybe something about teaching, protecting, or helping children grow. Instead, the answer was beautifully simple. “A parent is someone who takes care of me.” “Someone who gives me food.” And then came the answer that touched…
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Learning to Pause for the Little Moments
Being present sounds simple—until life gets busy. There are days that feel less like living and more like managing operations. Brush — check.Breakfast — check.Get through work — check.Lunch — check.Bath time — check.Bedtime — check. As parents, especially with young children, our days can become an endless sequence of tasks. We move from one…
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Not All Missing Looks the Same
When my husband moved to Australia for work, one of the things that surprised me most was this: our kids don’t really talk to him on the phone. No long conversations.No dramatic “I miss you” moments.No excitement to sit and chat for hours. At first, it felt unsettling. Isn’t that how children are supposed to…
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Holding Two Ends of the Same Move
As we prepare for our move to Australia, it has become clear that even in an equal partnership, roles don’t always look equal in the moment. Right now, my husband is carrying the weight of setting up our new life there—navigating the unknown, putting systems in place, making sure we land on our feet. On…
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The Guilt of Prioritizing My Younger One—and How I’m Learning to Deal With It
No one prepares you for the guilt that comes with loving two children differently—not more, just differently. Ever since my younger one came along, I’ve found myself prioritizing her needs more often. She’s smaller. She needs me in ways my older child no longer does. She can’t wait. She can’t understand “later.” And my firstborn?She…
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Do We Ever Get to Put Our Careers First?
There’s a question that quietly follows many mothers—especially working mothers—through every major life decision: When do we get to put our careers first? I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately as we consider moving to a new country. On paper, it sounds exciting. A fresh start. Better opportunities. New experiences.But beneath that excitement sits…
Mom On The Rise 