All articles by Cathy Madavan
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ArticleNurturing independence
Cathy Madavan tackles this parenting paradox with helpful advice she’s learned through raising her two grown-up daughters
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ArticleNurturing faith within your family
Cathy Madavan reminds us that parents have a crucial role in encouraging faith and provides tips on how we can do this in our everyday, busy lives
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ArticleYour history is not your legacy (AKA You are not your mother)
Cathy Madavan encourages us to remember that we won’t simply repeat what our mothers did – but nor should we expect our daughters to be just like us
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ArticleThere are spiritual benefits from spending time in nature
Cathy Madavan on why the great outdoors should not be restricted to the playground of men and boys
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ArticleThe curse of ‘perfect parenting’
Cathy Madavan urges us to stop comparing ourselves to other mums, and our daughters to theirs
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ArticleMaking memories and celebrating milestones
Cathy Madavan believes reinforcing our own family’s values through our unique traditions and routines is vital
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ArticleReal life parenting in a digital world
Cathy Madavan acknowledges the benefits but also the pitfalls of today’s tech-filled world, and offers advice on how to navigate it all with the younger generation
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ArticleLessons in love
Cathy Madavan shares ways in which we can navigate the emotional rollercoaster of supporting our daughters as they date
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ArticleHere is what I have learnt, being a mother, about helping our daughters to discover their uniqueness
In her new column, Cathy Madavan shares ways in which we can encourage the young women in our lives to embrace who they are
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ArticleFive things I have learned about… the art of celebration
Cathy Madavan encourages us to look beyond the usual Christmas trappings, to reflect on what we can be grateful for every day
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ArticleFive things I have learned about…humility
Cathy Madavan gives us some great ideas to actively cultivate more humility in our lives
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ArticleFive things I have learned about…sharing my faith
Cathy Madavan encourages us all to find winsome ways to share the good news with those around us
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ArticleFive things I have learned about…recycling
Cathy Madavan shares what she has learned about budgeting and finding your value in more than just what you earn
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ArticleFive things I have learned about…financial planning
Cathy Madavan shares what she has learned about budgeting and finding your value in more than just what you earn
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ArticleFive things I have learned about…reading
Cathy Madavan is a self-confessed bookaholic, but here she explains why reading can be good for all of us.
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ArticleFive things I have learned about…how to ‘travel light’
A recent house move forced Cathy Madavan to be ruthless with her belongings. Here she shares what she has learned about our tendency to hoard
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ArticleFive things I have learned about…embracing the ordinary
Cathy Madavan encourages us to celebrate each day, and to savour the small moments as well as the big
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ArticleFive things I have learned about…living within my limits
Having recently experienced a period of huge change, Cathy Madavan encourages each of us to live with more margin in our lives
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ArticleFive things I have learned about…female friends
While it took her a while to develop close friendships with women, Cathy Madavan shares why she believes they are invaluable
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ArticleFive things I have learned about…leadership (the hard way!)
With her usual disarming honesty, Cathy Madavan shares about the ups and downs of being a leader
