Category Archives: mindful parenting

in sight, in mind

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Hayley Lau

Before Christmas came around, I culled a bunch of Ellie’s toys. Ones she was too old for, ones she didn’t like or didn’t play with. And I have no idea how she ended up with 30 or so stuffed toys, … Continue reading →

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a first sewing lesson

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Hayley Lau

I usually don’t sew with Ellie around (because I didn’t want to get her interested in playing with pins and pushing buttons and things) but last night I was feeling so blah and just needed a sewing fix. Of course, … Continue reading →

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kids and consumption

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Hayley Lau

Reader question time! I know I am struggling to reduce my urge to consume, but I find it even harder to deal with my kids’, who always want new stuff NOW NOW NOW! (Yes, they yell). How do you think … Continue reading →

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