Contentology – Page 13

Throwback

#Contentology #throwback Five years ago at this time of year, we’d just taken a family trip toAdelaide to Zoo and the beach. I was largely an at home mumcaring for my youngest daughter who was three, with my middledaughter in Prep and my eldest in Grade 2.I was working from a room at the MilduraContinue reading “Throwback”

Apple vs PC

#contentology #applevspc The Apple versus PC computer question is one idea is one that hasbeen used over to years to help explain thinking and braindifferences for children and adults, when we are trying to explainwhat autism is- without going through all the criteria.Explaining autism in a single sentence is actually quite a challenge,and this byContinue reading “Apple vs PC”

Greenery

#contentology #greenery I love having greenery around me, there is something very invigorating. These are a few of the indoor plants that I have in my Side by Side practice office and the lovely green space that we built in our atrium. Bringing outside in, is really important when you work in an office mostContinue reading “Greenery”

Surprise

#contentology #surprise People that have not met me in person are surprised to learn thatI’m really short, and the shortest in my family (of six kids), AND thatmy average sized13 year old daughter, is now taller than me! And what’s surprised ME about this as I’ve gotten older, is that thisthing that was an annoyanceContinue reading “Surprise”

Fave Thing

#contentology #favething *must read to the tune of My Favourite Things from The Sound of Music* “Friday nights, great food with family and best friends,sharing a joke ’til you snort and make ‘laugh’ tears!Reading a great book that I just can’t put down,These are a few of my favourite things!”

What is your Pet Peeve?

#contentology #petpeeveWhen internet doesn’t work, when my desk is unorganised, when I find things on the bench I’ve already given to my daughter/s to put in their bedrooms, when I find washing in the machine that has been forgotten to hang out. Finding washing in the machine that I’ve (or someone else…) has forgotten toContinue reading “What is your Pet Peeve?”

Hot Tip: Coping with Covid-19

#contentology #hottip Thinking of one tip that you can put in action today and my one hot tip would be to try and keep the ‘doom and gloom’ and in particular issues relating to all things COVID-19 talk limited and measured around young kids as you can. Yes, be there for them to talk toContinue reading “Hot Tip: Coping with Covid-19”

Books

#contentology #books Books are an absolute passion of mine, both personally and professionally. I have a pile of books that I have next to my bed stand, with a mix of professional reads, magazines (Breathe, Mindful parenting) and business books. And book series are my version of Netflix binging, with the ability to read lateContinue reading “Books”

Risk or Uncertainty

#contentology #rollthedice Rolling the dice and this idea of ‘feeling lucky’ brings up all kinds of thoughts for me, firstly is that I love the number 13, mainly because it is my birthday number and number 13 is known for being UNLUCKY to those that are superstitious-which is just not me!So for me, 13 isContinue reading “Risk or Uncertainty”

Ramp it up!

#contentology #rampitup This week has been one of increased confusion, disappointment and anxiety as Melbourne metro goes into lockdown for the next six weeks and many families prepare to work from home and home school once more. So whilst this is happening, it is going to be really important for us all to make sureContinue reading “Ramp it up!”