As parents, we often focus on caring for others and forget to care for ourselves. During Mental Health Awareness Week, I’m sharing a few simple practices that help me stay calm and grounded — from daily meditation to learning to “let it pass” and making time just for me. Because our wellbeing matters too, and being kind to ourselves is part of raising happier families.

We marked Fathers' Day in New Zealand with a family trip on the Dunedin Railway. From baby lambs to the breathtaking Taieri Gorge, it was a journey full of discovery, memories, and celebration.

When a playground mishap turned into an emotional storm, both my son and I were forced to face our imperfections. This journal entry reflects on what it means to parent a deeply expressive child when you've been raised to hide your own feelings. It's a story of vulnerability, growth, and the quiet power of saying, "It's okay not to be perfect."