6. Once you have prepared his version of events and witnesses etc, you need to

Things I've learnt parenting A TEEN BOY

Thank you for sharing, Ann Ellis Brown. Sometimes we need these gentle reminders

1. 1 They’re far more sensitive than they’d ever admit. 2. 2 They won’t outwardly ask for it, but they need your hugs, backrubs and high fives. 3 3. Your best conversations will happen in the car or late at night. 4. 4 They need to know you trust and respect them. 5. 5 They need room to make mistakes. 6. 6 Food will always put a smile on their face. 7. 7 Space and privacy are important to them. 8. 8 They care deeply and want to please you. 9. 9 Your steadfast love makes them feel stronger and empowered.

It's like no one in my family appreciates that I stayed up all night overthinking for them.

- Mom

EASY-PEASY BAKING Egg-free chocolate cake

1. Mix together 1 ½ cups flour + 1 cup sugar + 3 Tbsp cocoa + 1 tsp bicarb + ½ tsp salt 2. Mix together 5 Tbsp oil + 1 Tbsp vinegar + 1 cup water + 1 tsp vanilla 3. Add oil mix to flour mix and beat well 4. Pour into greased 18 x 25cm baking tin and cook for 30 minutes at 180° C 5. Top with chocolate icing or icing sugar and cut into squares.

UP YOUR HAPPY

5 simple habits that will make you love your life more

1Accept a compliment. The next time someone tells you that you have a lovely smile, or they love your dress, don’t deflect or deny their compliment. Simply say ‘thank you’. 2 Be grateful. Taking time to jot down the small, good things that happen each day really does make you feel more appreciative of what you have. 3Dress up just for you. It really is that simple. Take time to look and feel your best – slip on your favourite dress, use your lipstick, wear your precious jewellery. 4 Prep ahead. Before you head to bed make a to-do list for the next day so that you can go to sleep and rest easy knowing what the next day holds. 5Unsubscribe. A cluttered inbox is stressful. The next time an unwanted mail pops into your inbox, click on the unsubscribe button.