Raising an autistic child
Gail Simpkins’ son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when he was two. She looks back on her journey and the changes he has undergone over the years.
“The children’s hospital became our second home.”
When Rod McArdle’s son, Brendan, was born in January 1991, he was almost too tiny to imagine, just a bare 618 grams.
3 parenting facts you’d never think came from the Bible
The Bible may be the unexpected solution for parents striving to raise children to be functioning, contributing adults.
Finding my identity as a mum
Eliza Zawislak-Ciz reflects on her journey from stay-at-home mum to returning to work full-time.
The mum who plays
When she started throwing away her children’s toys, her life changed in a completely unexpected way.
Juggling motherhood and work? Here’s why it’s actually a good thing
There are 5 good things motherhood has done for my career.
Second trimester: Thoughts of a first-time mum-to-be
My energy had returned almost to normal, meaning I’m able to run around like a crazy person getting lots done like usual!
My one-year-old fell head first onto a wooden floor
The Bible tells us to “give thanks in all circumstances”, but I’ve always wondered if that included the bad things in life.
A glimpse of heaven
A new mother, a bedridden grandmother and a plane ride. The silence of the journey brings thoughts of a world after death.
First trimester: Thoughts of a first-time mum-to-be
Since being pregnant, I’ve definitely made some choices I normally wouldn’t.
“I wept as my idea of being a mother washed down the drain.”
As a new mum, I was spiralling into despair. Thankfully, a close friend chose to visit and reached out with three simple words.