Hand releasing feather at lake

Letting go of kids

Yesterday I put the final touches to the collection of school photographs I have been adding to each year. For the past fourteen years, the large oval space in the centre of the piece has remained empty. Each year, from Junior Kindergarten onwards, I have…
Girl in beret

The Hurried Child

Five year old friends sit cross legged on the floor. Barbie dolls, their clothes and accessories strewn around them. They share glittery sequined gowns and fake make up. They dress Barbie’s perfectly shaped body, comb the silky hair and admire the rosebud lips. Those images…
Child playing piano

Extra Curriculars

I don’t know about you, but whenever a school break comes around, I’m as excited as my kids. It’s not just about having to think up creative school lunches. For me, the school break signifies a break from all other extra curricular activities. At least…