Wellbeing

The word PEACE can spark different thoughts, for us particularly as parents. Peace and quiet at night once the kids are in bed. Peace from the back seat on a long (or sometimes short) car trip over the holidays or perhaps peace in our relationships with our partner or extended family members. When we look outside our own families we can see plenty of examples where peace is broken and conflict dominates in our local communities, country and globally. 

Peace, can  refer to silence, tranquility and calmness, or harmony and an end to conflict and violence . As our private worlds and external worlds experience stress and conflict, peace can feel elusive. Adults and children alike all need to experience peace internally and in our relationships in order to live harmoniously, rest, rejuvenate and trust. It is so important to teach and model to children how to resolve conflict and differences of opinion. Accepting people's differences doesn't mean we need to compromise our own values or beliefs, instead, we can separate the choices people make from who they are.

As we enter this Christmas period and the school holidays, perhaps you or your families are experiencing conflict or a lack of peace. It is my sincere hope and wish that peace will not feel unreachable. As a parent and in my community I know if try to make positive choices in how I act or communicate it can contribute to building peace. Going to bed earlier, being organised so we aren't rushing, practising patience and kindness and resolving conflict in healthy ways are all things I can control to help me feel at peace and then model peace to my kids. 

May each of you experience peace this Christmas season and over the holidays.

Thankyou for making me feel so welcome at BPS, I am looking forward to getting to know you and your children better in 2024.