CHOOSING TO SPPEAK UP – WHY DISABILITY ADVOCACY MATTERS

CHOOSING TO SPPEAK UP – WHY DISABILITY ADVOCACY MATTERS

“When disability is on your radar, it’s very hard to get it off your radar … I think it’s not thinking someone else is going to do that, but actually saying, ‘What can I do to make a difference here?’” says Dr. Louise Gosbell. Louise is a disability researcher and...
7 Signs of a Healthy Relationship

7 Signs of a Healthy Relationship

By: Brian Harris What signs we can look for to indicate we are in a healthy relationship. Of course, if the signs aren’t there, we can move into the “what can we do about this?” territory. Hope it’s helpful… 7 Signs of a Healthy Relationship I’ve been asked the...
TIDE OF FAITH OR SPIRITUAL TSUNAMI?

TIDE OF FAITH OR SPIRITUAL TSUNAMI?

One of the more chilling photos of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami is of a family of holidaymakers standing in the shallows of the withdrawn sea, as the water come barrelling in again.They’re at that point between not knowing what is about to hit them, and the growing...
HOW TO HANDLE SWEARING IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD

HOW TO HANDLE SWEARING IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD

Swearing has become more common in today’s culture. Many families choose not to use certain words at home, but kids can still pick up language from school, movies, social media, or family members. So, how can parents positively handle this issue? Be Aware of Your Own...
LEAVING THE PROCRASTINATION STATION

LEAVING THE PROCRASTINATION STATION

Procrastination seems to be the ‘big bad’ of my productivity. It has invaded my work life, university assignments, and even my home life (washing, anyone?). The thing is, each of these areas are completely different. They require different skills, time, and effort. So...