Part of being strong and independent is accepting you will fail but also knowing that this is an excellent opportunity to learn.

I am so thankful I have homeschooled my 4 children over the last 18yrs, as they have had great success.

Our grandparents might possess a different set of talents that can be taught to their grandchildren.

How do I cope with an anxious child? The answer is: in the same way you would like to be treated when you experience anxiousness.

I have really been enjoying doing research for my 4th book –on girls’ hobbies and interests - employing a hands-on approach of course!

There are so many amazing and fun things to do if you find yourself at home with your children.

What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional Intelligence (or EQ) is the ability to comprehend, put into action, and deal with your own...

In a world where pulling each other down and being critical towards one another is becoming a ‘norm’- Tessa’s Books Of Elegance ...

It’s always exciting to see who I will meet at my Brisbane Authors Meetup once a month! And this month was no exception with the famous...

How beautiful it is to receive a handmade invitation – knowing that someone took the time to design, decorate and make it with love just...

Over time I had noticed that technology had suddenly and dramatically influenced children in a lot of ways. Not all bad - however it can...

One of the most excellent things about ‘The Lovely, Beautiful And Very Elegant Tea Party’ is that you can make/create/design everything...

As I said in my last post about marketing – ‘there’s no point unless you are absolutely in love with your book and have an absolute...

In every Tessa Book I encourage thankfulness! Every day we have a choice to be thankful. Thankful for where we live, the people in our...

One Of The Best Decisions Of My Life! Becoming a self published author was one of the steepest learning curves of my life thus far – but...

They will always be our daughters but not always little girls! Time goes by so quickly! So it’s paramount to sow seeds of love,...

Why did I start to write beautiful books for children that include: beautiful art projects, promoting conversation, getting together to...