Ring, Buzz and Chirp: to screen or not to screen?

There's been a lot of buzz lately in regards to media and screen time. This is by no means a new issue. Since the dawn of the moving picture there has been hesitation as to the benefits or potentials harms. What is new is the easy access to screens especially at a younger and younger…

Spin, Swoop & Swoon: on the Lookout for Culture

I had the good fortune to have an incredibly rich upbringing. One filled with support, encouragement, quality education, arts, culture and sports. This has spurned me to want to provide a diverse and varied experience for my daughter. The challenge: how to go about this living in the jungle? Our highland home has a great…

What’s in the Tool Box?

Raising kids is tough. Raising confident, self-reliant and resourceful children in today's world even harder. With my daughter I've taken an approach of "you can do it" rather than I'll just do it for you. In the long run I'd love for her to find her passions and to try on as many hats as…

Where Will She Go to School?

When I decided to raise my daughter in the jungle of Peru I took things one step at a time. She was 6 months old when we came back to our land to live. There were the basic needs to cover but also I thought a lot about her education. I was surprised that the…

The Birth of Adaptivore

The story of Adaptivore originated long before the start of our farm and business as it is today. There was a time many moons ago when I was plagued with chronic daily headaches with migraines thrown in for good measure. Life wasn't so great. During this time I learnt a whole lot about what it…