Better Parents Overberg - life & parenting coach

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**Renovating Your Home… and Your Family Relationships**

We’ve been busy with house renovations lately, and I want to share some insights.

The process itself is messy, dusty—things go wrong, get delayed, and plans change.

However, when it’s all finished and done (but why does it take so long?), it’s the best feeling ever to come home each day and enjoy the newly refreshed space we live in.

Renovating a house reminds me of detoxing—getting rid of what no longer serves us, healing our body, soul, and relationships. A renewed space can mirror a renewed state of mind and healthier family connections.

We are transforming our environment, and in doing so, transforming ourselves and our family bonds. Think about it—painting walls, rearranging furniture, fixing that squeaky door… it’s the perfect excuse to:

🎨 Laugh at colour disasters (“Wait… that’s not *sunshine yellow*… that’s banana madness!”)

🛠 Solve problems together (“The bookshelf doesn’t fit? Let’s get creative!”)

💬 Listen to each other’s ideas (yes, even the one about a disco ball in the kitchen)

Renovations teach powerful lessons:

✨ Mess is part of the process (in houses *and* in relationships)

✨ Everyone’s voice matters (even the youngest family member)

✨ Teamwork beats power struggles every time

When we slow down and truly listen—when we mix empathy with clear boundaries (*“I hear you love the glitter wall idea… and we also need a colour that won’t blind us at breakfast”*)—we turn renovation into reconnection.

And just like that, fresh paint isn’t the only thing brightening your home—the laughter, trust, and warmth between you get a glow-up too.

So… what will you renovate first: the living room or your family vibes? 💛

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Interesting

In a classroom, a teacher writes each student’s name on a balloon and releases them into a large area. She tells the students, “Go find the balloon with your name on it.” The students rush in, searching frantically, but it’s chaotic—some find their balloons, while others struggle. After a while, many are still empty-handed.

The teacher stops them and says, “Now, pick up any balloon, read the name, and give it to that person.” The students start handing balloons to each other, and soon, everyone has their own balloon. The teacher explains that these balloons represent your happiness. When you focus solely on your own happiness, you may never find it. But if you can help others find theirs, everyone succeeds faster. Or as the famous inspirational speaker, Zig Ziglar, once said, “You can get anything you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want”

Sharing this free online event - it might be interesting to hear a well known South African comedian talking about his challenges...

BARRY HILTON in 3D – An Inspiring Talk on facing Depression, Dyslexia, and ADHD with humour

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking session where Barry Hilton shares his personal journey and insights on overcoming challenges with Depression, Dyslexia, and ADHD using humour. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable perspectives, inspiration, and motivation to use humour more.

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 16

📍 Online: Google Meet
🖱 Registration: https://barryhilton.com/life-in-3d
🕐 Time Options:
13:00 – 14:00
19:00 – 20:00

Reserve your spot now and be part of this empowering conversation!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34tVIHQAQUU

I love this picture. Two totally calm men are waiting for the tantrum of the little girl to pass. The two men are the father and grandfather of the two-year-old girl, who lay on the floor and started Throwing a tantrum in the middle of the mall.
Neither of the men loses patience or yells at her. They just wait quietly. They have decided to not give her what she wants – when it doesn’t make sense. Yet they are letting her express her emotions, in this case her anger, at not getting what she wants.
Nobody feels embarrassed about the show the little girl is putting on.
The father's own words when posting this photo explain everything:
This post is about one thing and just the one thing – Get comfortable in the uncomfortable.
There are no perfect parents, but one thing my parents taught me was not being a parent depending on what others think. My dad always let me feel what I needed to feel, even if it was in public and embarrassing. I don't remember him telling me: 'You're embarrassing me! 'o' Don't cry! '. It wasn't until recently that I realized how important it was for my own emotional development. Our kids are learning and processing so much information and they don't know what to do with all these new feelings that come up.""
Let us learn to be comfortable in the uncomfortable. Let us learn to deal with our children's tantrums, with patience and tranquility. Children are children.
Credit: Justin Baldoni

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Today is the day when we celebrate LOVE.

Love for our partner, for our child and for ourselves.

Today let’s celebrate the unconditional love we give and receive every single day.

Let’s take a moment to honour the love that fills our hearts. The sacrifices we make, the lessons we learn from each other, and the unbreakable bond we share.

Cherish the little moments with our loved ones - a quiet moment of reassurance, laughter shared over dinner, or the way their eyes light up when you walk in the room, these are the moments that remind us why we do it all.

So if there’s one thing you want your child to know - and your inner child as well - is that they are loved.

Tell them.

Show them.

Today.

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