Image by Garry Knight. Article originally published in The Catholic Weekly under a different headline. Like most people I know I use my mobile phone a lot, less for making calls and more to see the time, check for email messages, or look up my favourite websites. I was surprised though to read that according…
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My half-Jedi, half-ninja boy
Published originally in The Catholic Weekly. Our six-year-old has provided us with some of those delightful moments recently that children can provide, which, though simple, are totally unexpected and immediately memorable. Firstly, he became suddenly and completely interested in reading everything in sight, from cereal boxes to street signs, and slogans on clothing. We were…
Be a peaceful parent, stop looking for stuff around the house.
Originally published as a podcast for The Journey. It’s a great Christian show with input on Scripture, healthy marriages, parenting, stuff for young people, inspiring bits, fun bits, and thought-provoking bits. I’m honoured to be involved. Check it out! The other night, after our children’s bedtime, I kept finding cupboard doors open. I went looking for the culprit and…
A lesson in written self-expression from a five-year-old
The thing about not posting regularly is that now there’s too much to catch up on! Since my last written-for-the-blog post about the two weeks I spent decluttering the house what have I done apart from the usual run-around? Hosted weekly catechesis group sessions for my daughter and some other children receiving their First Holy…
Marilyn Rodrigues 