Week 9, Term 2
“The challenges facing our world are real. Yet so too is our capacity to move toward one another with curiosity, kindness, and openness. Every moment of genuine connection contributes to a wider culture of belonging. Each act of presence strengthens the possibility of a more integrated and compassionate world.
I am grateful for this global community and for the ways you continue to bring these principles into your lives, your relationships, and your work”
Dr Dan Siegel - Inspired to Rewire
June 2026
Parenting is hard and can be very isolating. Even with people around us it can be a very lonely place. This week let us pause and really consider where we are this month, week, today. Take the opportunity to think about the changes that have happened;
To you
To your relationship with your partner and others
To your child
It's all too easy to keep moving forward without pausing for breath
Make a conscious effort to practice pausing in all its forms this week because what you will notice is that pausing is not doing nothing instead it tends to make us do everything a little bit better.
Pause to really listen. This follows on from our conversation around connecting to nature last week and how we can pause to take note of all our senses.
Pause before responding. How often are you already thinking about what you want to say without truly listening to what the other person has to say and jumping in before they are finished.
Pause before stepping in to help. Is our help really needed or even wanted? Pausing can allow us the grace to see what is actually happening and respond rather than react. In the case of our children we can pause, giving as little help as possible but as much as is necessary.
Pause to rest. Be aware of your needs and ask for space to rest. Be mindful of overscheduling for you and your child and be especially cautious of when you or your child has been unwell and not pushing too hard after the initial recovery.
Pause to breathe, that is to take some intentional deep breathes.
Recipe of the week:
Chocolate Quinoa Crisps
Yum Yum Plates
https://www.yumyumplates.com/3-ingredient-dark-chocolate-quinoa-crisps/
Ingredients
1 cup puffed quinoa
1½ cups dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar
Optional: 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for smoother texture)
Directions
Start by melting your dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring well in between until smooth and glossy. If you’re using coconut oil, stir it in now—it’ll give your chocolate a silkier texture and help it coat the quinoa more evenly.
Once your chocolate is fully melted, fold in the puffed quinoa. Stir well to make sure every tiny grain gets its chocolate coat, and admire the way it turns into a crunchy, glossy mixture.
Using a spoon, drop little mounds of the mixture onto a parchment-lined tray. You can shape them into tight domes or keep them slightly rustic and jagged for that homemade charm.
Pop the tray into the fridge and let the crisps set for about 30 minutes or until firm to the touch.
That’s it—no baking, no fuss, just pure crispy chocolate goodness. Once they’re firm, transfer to an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for snappy texture, or at room temperature if you prefer a softer bite.
