How do we get our children to learn good values: being kind, remember your manners – please and thank you! Say sorry, always tell the truth…
Jo’s Yummy Raspberry Muffins
These muffins have been adjusted and perfected over time and everyone loves eating them! They take 5 mins to make. 2 cups of self raising…
Supporting people through Homicides / Sudden Death / Suicides
Practical Tips in the Support role. Acknowledge the loss don’t avoid it and say nothing, the victim can feel very isolated at times to say…
Surviving Homicide / Sudden Death
I was a key support person when our nephew was murdered, then 10 months later our own son was murdered. The following are practical tips…
Leiths Anzac Biscuits – the best
Mum got this recipe out of the listener nearly 50 years ago! Very easy. 100g butter (add a little extra…. the secret for amazing anzacs!)…
Gran’s Apple Pudding
The firm family favourite to eat after a yummy roast lamb! Stew 5 or 6 cooking apples with about 3 tablespoons of sugar in a…
Healthy Fruit and Nut Bar
This recipe pops up from time to time and I’ve gleaned a few more tips to improve the taste and texture. I try to keep…
Wendy’s Carrot Cake
I came upon this recipe and its owner when I was employed temporarily at a bulb farm near Feilding. Our family was due to relocate…
Welcome to Holland
WELCOME TO HOLLAND by Emily Perl Kingsley. I am often asked to describe the experience of raising a child with a disability – to try to…
The Influence of Mothers
Four generations, from right to left; Leithe, Nikki, Jo and baby Elsie who sadly died in Starship Hospital, 1 September 2013 at 2 weeks old.…