Malcolm Dix | Wednesday, May 16, 2012 
As parents, we often fret way too much.
Does my baby cry too much or not enough? Should they be walking by now? Shouldn't they be saying more words? Are they doing okay at school? Do they have enough friends? Are they being bullied? Are they a bully? What if Aliens abduct them as they walk to school on their own?
Malcolm Dix | Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Anybody can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way - that is not within everybody's power and is not easy.
Mr Aristotle AKA The wise Greek Dude
Some days being a parent is going to drive you insane, like Arrrggghhhhhh... Despite countless parenting blogs, books and/or pamphlets telling parents to never get angry with children but rather always smile, laugh and think happy thoughts (blaa), it's simply not possible or healthy to do that 24/7.
Malcolm Dix | Thursday, May 3, 2012 
You can't see what you were never told to look for.
R. Rohr.
Ain't that the truth. But who is meant to tell us, what do they look like and where do they live?
In all honesty, I suspect much of the time we already know what to look for. The problem is we rarely set aside that creative space where we can stop, reflect and act on that inner knowledge. Instead, the frantic pace of life, the busy-ness, the daily stresses simply force us to run from one thing to another. The problem is we can't run forever, and believe me I've watched some very silly people try over the years!
Malcolm Dix | Tuesday, April 24, 2012 
Mimesis - to imitate the words and actions of another
That's what the ancient Greeks called it. Our kids simply call it... Wow, I want to do what Dad's doing.
Malcolm Dix | Monday, April 16, 2012 
Last weekend at the park, a nerdy well educated dad said in a loud and annoying voice... Hitting is not acceptable Felix. Under no circumstances is violence to be condoned...Felix was two and in all honesty he was prodding (not hitting) my 3 year old gigantic son, who by the way had pushed Felix out of the way in the first place.
My son was in the wrong. Swat away Felix I felt like saying. But I couldn't because his father wouldn't shut up. On and on he went about violence and society and he must of been in the middle of his thesis and all I was thinking was 'Poor Felix...you're screwed.'
Malcolm Dix | Monday, April 16, 2012 Parenting is not about overcoming experiences, it's about experiencing them.
Sometimes as parents, we become so focused on trying instead of trusting.
Malcolm Dix | Thursday, April 12, 2012 
'Don't say you "can't"...Grandpa doesn't know that word!' (as said to my three year old yesterday)
My father-in-law is currently living with us, due to his work commitments in town.
As well as having an extra pair of hands around the place, which is always handy with young children, it's the little conversations, activities and sayings that he shares with the kids that I really appreciate.
Malcolm Dix | Tuesday, April 10, 2012 
Do more of what's working in life and less of what isn't.
That's pretty straightforward, so why don't we do it ?
Malcolm Dix | Thursday, April 5, 2012 
5 things to do with your kids this Easter:
Malcolm Dix | Monday, March 26, 2012 
When parenting is fun it's easy. When it's a grind, it's tough.
Parenting (especially with very young children) often means putting our adult hopes and dreams on hold and sometimes letting go of them altogether...which is hard to do.
However when we do let go, it's surprising how many opportunities suddenly open up that we never saw before.
Being a dad and mum often involves taking a leap when there are no guarentees.
