Cultivating Your Child’s Courage
The Gottman Institute has a research-based approach to relationships. In an article I read recently, they shared why emotional safety is necessary for emotional connection. And how emotional connection cultivates courageous acts.
The Best Parent for Your Child
The best parent for your child is without a shadow of a doubt, the best version of you.
We’re All Screwed Up…
We’re all screwed up in our own way. It took me a while to realise that I’m screwed up… You see, whatever age you are, whatever your gender, whatever your marital status, whatever your sexual preference, there’s one thing I know about you (and me) for a fact. You are a human being.
What STYLE of LEADERSHIP DO YOU BRING TO ParentING?
When my sons used to ask me to play with them, I’d say, “Yes, after I’ve finished this.” Most of the time that time never came, not because I didn’t want to play with them, but because there were things that needed to get done.
Navigating the Unknown
Ok, I have a confession to make, I don’t always know what I’m doing. If fact there are many parenting moments where I have no idea what to do next.
Future of Leadership for Parents
I recently had the pleasure of being at The Future of Leadership Conference. As always, with all the learning and development I do, I’m looking at it through the lens of parenting. How can you (and I) be better parent leaders?
It’s Ok to Lose Your Parenting Mojo
It is common to have parenting highs and parenting lows. It’s also common to have parenting seasons.
Leadership is a Choice
Ever noticed how energy enters a room before the person does? Think about a work setting, one of your colleagues walks in and you instinctively know there’s something going on.
Connecting with Your Child When You’re Busy
Ever heard the phrase, take care of the pennies and the pounds take care of themselves (I’m English born!)?
Do Grades Really Matter?
I read an article today on successful people who didn’t get good grades in school (it’s worth a read) and with my own children I don’t focus on grades, I try to focus on effort – did they try? Did they enjoy learning?
The Real Reason You’re Stuck as a Parent (Hint: It’s Not a Lack of Knowledge)
Growth and development are important to you or you wouldn’t be here, reading this blog.
Why I Said No to School Volunteering (and You Can Too)
My son graduates from primary school this year. It’s an exciting time for him as he enjoys the strong friendships he has formed over the past 7 years and carves out his next steps for high school.
Why Parental Self-Care Is More Than Bubble Baths
Parents get told on a regular basis to look after themselves. That they can’t look after their children unless they are looking after themselves.
How to Create a More Balanced Home Life When Both Parents Work
Mental load isn’t just a mother’s burden—it’s a shared challenge. Discover how to shift unconscious bias and create more balance in your home life.
Your Child’s Beliefs and the Future of Work
The future of work will demand creativity, adaptability, and self-belief. Learn why your child’s early beliefs about themselves matter—and how to shape them intentionally.
Are You Raising an Entrepreneur?
Your child’s behaviours might look impulsive, rebellious, or scattered—but they could actually be signs of entrepreneurial brilliance. Discover how to lead and nurture their uniqueness.
Strong-Willed Kids or Future Game Changers?
If your child constantly pushes your buttons, it might not be defiance—it might be brilliance in disguise. Discover how to lead strong-willed, imaginative children with clarity and connection.
what to do when your kids are not listening?
One the the most frequent frustrations we experience as parents is children not listening. We repeat the same thing 5 times, or we repeat the same thing everyday, it just doesn’t seem to get through….
Instilling Good Habits in Your Family with James Clear
I had the absolute privilege of meeting James Clear in person recently at my Thought Leaders Business School. Here’s a pic of the two of us.
Why Are Parents Forgetting to Invest Time in the Most Important Leadership Role of their Lives? By Jenny Vanderhoek
Throughout my last 10 plus years in corporate, I attended minimum of 2 leadership courses or conferences a year. I always came back feeling refreshed from the learnings and ready to kick off the next project with some of the newfound skills that I had learned.