Strengthening Families Australia

02/12/2025

30/11/2025

December isn’t hard because of one thing.
It’s hard because of all the things.
School events.
Work deadlines.
Shopping.
Emotional load.
Sensory overwhelm.
The pressure to “make it special.”

Trying to hold everyone together.

Your nervous system isn’t failing - it’s responding exactly as it should.
And here’s something most parents don’t realise:
When you’re stretched thin, the whole family feels it.
Stress shifts the whole system.
December doesn’t need perfection.
It needs presence.
And a little compassion for your overloaded heart.

03/08/2025

What a wonderful afternoon with and .coghlan celebrating Own your Story at gorgeous .
We all have the opportunity to explore the parts of us that create the stories in our lives if they don’t serve us. This book is a beautiful way to start that. ❤️

07/07/2025

I'd love for you to join me for a wonderful 3 hours together, talking about the most important role in your life.

Here is the link https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1383488644779?aff=oddtdtcreator

29/05/2025

Tonight!
I’ll be at Queenscliff Primary School running a free interactive workshop for parents and carers: Raising Resilient Kids.

We’ll explore what resilience really looks like, how to support your child without rescuing them, and practical tools to help them cope, grow and thrive — especially when life gets tricky.

✨ It’s warm, real, and grounded in everything I know as a therapist, parent, and educator.

🗓️ Thursday 29 May
🕖 7:00 – 7:45pm
📍Queenscliff Primary School
🎟️ Free event – bookings essential: https://www.trybooking.com/DBRVP

If you’re a parent or carer feeling a little stuck or a little stretched — I’d love you to join us. 💛

We invite parents and carers to this valuable interactive workshop with Child and Family Therapist - Lisa Taylor to learn practical skills to support your child to thrive and build resilience!

We have spots available for tomorrow night's session, so would like to open this up to our community.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday 29 May at 7PM - 7:45 PM

Where: Queenscliff Primary School

Register prior to attending via Trybooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DBRVP

05/05/2025

To the mothers doing the invisible work… we see you.

You’re not just raising children...

You’re calming storms, picking up pieces, whispering hope, and holding everything together.

Others don’t see the extra things you do, think about, organise and orchestrate because you do it without complaint, without reward, just because it needs to be done.

It’s a tough job being a parent, working, running a household, while trying to be the best version of yourself for your colleagues and family. The version that remains calm, kind, loving and present for your kids.

In my upcoming book The Real Parenting Revolution, I speak to this quiet strength.

The work of connection, courage, and curiosity doesn’t often get applauded, but it’s changing lives every day, in living rooms and families across the world.

💕 This week, as we lead into Mother’s Day, I’m honouring the strength, sacrifice and soul of mothers everywhere.

04/05/2025

This day always catches my breath.

21 years ago, this Sunday, I lost my mum.

It’s hard to put into words how much she shaped me, how much of what I teach, write, and speak about began with her love, her presence, her values.

She was warm, funny, kind, and quietly fierce.

She taught me about connection before I had the language for it.
She showed me the kind of strength that isn’t loud, but lasting.
She gave and shared her love in ways I still feel.

I miss her every day.
And on this day, the ache is a little sharper.

If you’re grieving your mum right now too, I want you to know: you’re not alone.

Your love and your loss are deeply felt. And it’s important to honour that sadness alongside the celebration.

💔 May we all find ways to honour the women who raised us, loved us, and made us who we are.

22/04/2025

Glad to be back at work today?

You’re not alone if you felt a tiny bit relieved dropping the kids off this morning…

Because let’s be real:

💥 There were tantrums
🧍‍♀️ Meltdowns
🥱 Constant noise
🙄 And that weird mix of love + complete emotional overload

The holidays are beautiful.
And sometimes... brutal.

Truth?
Work can feel easier than parenting.

You get space.
A coffee you don’t have to reheat 3 times.
Maybe even a moment of silence.

If you’re walking into today feeling a little wrung out —
You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re just human.

💛 Take a deep breath.
You showed up.
You’re doing your best.
That’s enough.

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16/04/2025

I thought of you this morning... and I just want to say this. ❤️

I see you.
I see how hard you’re working.
I see how much you’re carrying.
I see all the little things you give:
your time, your energy, your heart
in the hope your children grow into kind, strong humans.

But here’s the reminder we all need:
✨ Your children don’t need more stuff.
✨ They don’t need more activities.
✨ They don’t need perfection.
What they really need is... YOU.

Your love.
Your presence.
Your connection.
As we head into Easter, press pause. 🐣
💛 Talk.
💛 Play.
💛 Eat together.
💛 Laugh.
💛 Be in the moment — messy, beautiful, ordinary.
Because these are the memories that matter most.
Sending love this Easter —
from one imperfect, loving parent to another. 🤍

14/04/2025

✨ Exciting News! ✨
I had the absolute pleasure of joining Kate Mason on the Parenting and Personalities Podcast! 🎙️ https://katemasonauthor.com/podcast/

During the conversation, we dove into the power of connection and the importance of self-compassion in parenting. 🧡 As parents, we often feel the weight of raising our children, but remember, we are growing alongside them. 🌱

Parenting is challenging, no doubt, but with a mindset of curiosity, courage, and compassion, you can build stronger connections with your kids — and with yourself! 💪

👉 Listen to the full episode for a treasure trove of insights that will transform how you approach parenting. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/break-free-from-your-past-and-parent-your-inner-child/id1585189534?i=1000700788376

05/03/2025

You are going to want to be part of this. Lisa Hodgson - Minimalism & Home Organisation Coach has a program that will transform your home. I love it. Get in before the early bird price ends. ❤️

“I can’t keep living like this…”

Another day, another pile of laundry. Another night collapsing into bed, wondering why does this feel so hard?

You’re tired of the mess. Tired of feeling like the only one who sees it. Tired of spending weekends catching up instead of enjoying life.

The Intentional Home Program is here to help you take back control – and because this is the beta round, you get in for 50% OFF.

If you’re done with the clutter, stress, and constant cleanup… it’s time for a home that feels lighter, calmer, and easier to manage.

https://www.lisahodgson.co/the-intentional-home

13/02/2025

Love isn’t something you find. It’s something you give. ❤️

We often think love is about what we receive- attention, validation, romance. But the deepest love is found in giving:
✨a listening ear
✨a moment of patience
✨a kind word
✨a warm hug

Tony Robbin’s puts it best:
“The biggest mistake with Love is thinking it’s something you get. A relationship is where you go to GIVE love.”

So today, whether you’re in a relationship or not, shift the focus from getting love to being love. Give freely. Show up fully. That’s where the magic happens. ❤️

Heres a photo of the person I love, 30 years together. ❤️

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