Children learn through play. To balance, to problem solve, to coordinate the use of their limbs and fingers, to experience success and failure, pleasure and pain, develop confidence and resilience, to discover disappointment, and every day, much more. The more variety and novelty the better. Of course, children learn when…
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Human babies are born with an instinct to attach to their primary caregiver(s). This is a survival necessity for the helpless newborn. Hopefully, the caregiver is ready and able to complement this powerful impulse by choosing to establish a loving bond. Where this occurs we have what is known as…
A life starts with the parents. Primal forces and (sometimes) love in humans facilitates procreation. But then what? From conception to birth. Birth to maturity. Maturity to beyond. Creating children is the easy part, especially for men. However, the work starts for women soon after, as they nurture their un-born…
As the sun sinks on the second decade of the 21st century, here is hoping that our political leaders across the world can gain some ‘2020’ vision, to see the short term climate situation for what it is, and so act in the longer term interest of this planet’s inhabitants,…
Many of us will know the term “like ships passing in the night”. So much in common but barely an acknowledgement. Maybe a brief blast on the fog horn, maybe some inter-ship communications, but then each on their way, maybe sometimes to never interact again. So it is in our…
Look beyond our urban constructions, and there is a truly awe-inspiring world of colour, depth, paradox, and inspiration. And an infinite source of joy and discovery. This morning in a sleepy country town, I was rewarded by one of the most vivid sunrises I have ever seen. Wow! It was….
So grateful to travel the Kimberley in Australia’s far west. So privileged to do so. Being appreciative for those who construct and maintain these roads. So I can have a short cut, or get to my destination safely. Thanks to the people who labour in the heat and remote conditions…
Yes, kangaroos do hop down the main street of many towns in Australia. At least this picture says so. But could it be fake? Do I need to see to believe? Are some goannas so docile to appreciate a peck on the cheek as they bask in the sun? Who…
Not yet a swimmer but trusting Dad to keep her safe. Parents everywhere may be aware of or even discover how much their children are instinctively willing to trust them. First to be with them, and soon enough, to extend their boundaries of exploration so they can learn. Indeed, to…
Perhaps that’s the point. Perspective is about contemplation. In the era of rapid gratification achievement, in an effort to feel better when we are presently feeling worse, we lose perspective. We fail to contemplate as we prioritise short term goals. To satisfy a greedy and egocentric physical self, at the…