Taking a few minutes out of the crazy daily rush just to sit down and truly chat with your children is honestly like pouring super-glue on your bond with them. It’s so much more than just asking "how was school?" and getting a mumbled "fine."

When we really talk, and more importantly, listen to our little ones (and our not-so-little ones), we're basically building a safe harbour for them. It teaches them how to express those big, confusing feelings, boosts their confidence sky-high, and lets them know that whatever is on their mind actually matters to us. Plus, let's be real, children say the most hilarious, unexpectedly profound things when given the floor. At the end of the day, those messy, rambling conversations are where the best memories are made, and it lets children know that no matter how big the world gets, they’ve always got a voice at home.

Our thought of the week is:

Speak to your children as if they are the wisest, kindest, most beautiful and magical humans on earth. For what they believe is what they'll become.