by Alison Gitelson | 20 Dec 2010 | Uncategorised
My friend, Rob Filmer, died in November this year at the age of 46. Reading the many condolences sent to his wife, Julie and talking to people at the beautiful funeral service I was struck by the huge number of people who had been touched by Rob during that relatively...
by Alison Gitelson | 23 Sep 2010 | Uncategorised
My 15 year old son just called to say he has been awarded a team blazer for athletics. At his school this is a huge honour, especially for grade 10’s. He has the most amazing ability to make up his mind to do something and then to keep working steadily...
by Alison Gitelson | 10 Sep 2010 | Uncategorised
I often tell this story when working with people.Many find it helps them to accept that others have their own growth paths to walk – that often we can best help our children, family, friends by being supportive and encouraging but NOT...
by Alison Gitelson | 8 Apr 2010 | Uncategorised
Emma Thompson (writer, actress) shared her view on balancing career, family and hobby in an interview on channel24 today. Her answer is so pragmatic – I just loved it. She was asked “How to balance your career and being a mother with your activism? You’re...
by Alison Gitelson | 25 Mar 2010 | Uncategorised
Parent’s Evening during the early grades always went the same way. “Your son is mischievous, he isn’t working to his potential. But he is such a delightful boy. I love teaching him.” In Gr 3 his teacher said there could be a problem with his...
