by Janice Williams | Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wellbeing
The other day I was reflecting on patriarchy and stereotypes in families and in the mother-daughter relationship. Recently I read a story by Prerna Singh Rai. A young woman, Arohi, wants to be a journalist, but her father wants her to be an accountant. Arohi points...
by Janice Williams | Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships, Wellbeing
This blog examines mother-guilt and shame of motherhood. Have you seen the film The Lost Daughter? I found it fascinating and tense, sad and complex, yet honest in its portrayal of women who are at a crossroads in life. The film examines motherhood, the...
by Janice Williams | Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wellbeing
I was recently invited to write an article for Wave Magazine, Northern Beaches Mums monthly magazine, on daughters who seek approval from their mothers. Some of the topics covered in the article are below, with a link to the article. If you care about people’s...
by Janice Williams | Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wellbeing
“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one.” Brad Paisley, singer/songwriter “Happy New Year,” most of us chime to our family and friends at the stroke of twelve. We hug, pop champagne, smile, anticipate what this new year may bring. For...
by Janice Williams | Parenting, Relationships
Birdnesting. No, it’s not a bunch of birds getting together to drop an egg or two. Birdnesting, or nesting, is for parents with relationship issues to consider. Nesting co-parenting helps kids to stay in the family home while parents alternate between family home and...
by Janice Williams | Parenting, Relationships, Wellbeing
Have you heard yourself say things to your kids and then realise that it’s the same thing that your parent said to you? It can be a jolt, particularly if you thought to yourself that you did not want to become like your mum or dad. How parents influence your life is a...
