I regret having kids!
Sometimes life can be thought to be overwhelming due to: work, relationships, routine, stress, and in general trying…
Not all mums worry.
From my experience with colleagues and interactions with mothers, I can only begin to imagine the whirlwind of…
If you want your kids to be responsible, do less
Most parents want the best for their children. However, parenting does not usually come with a training manual,…
My friend is a ‘super mum’
My friend is a super mum. She juggles family, home and work commitments. She is a taxi driver…
Having a depressed mother
According to Ann Mastergeorge, having a mother suffering from depression does not only affect the mother but also…
Sometimes I regret adopting my kid – Part 2 of 2
In the first part of this blog I discussed two struggles that adoptive parents could experience as a…
I am a good enough mother
Being a parent is one of the hardest roles you will ever have in your life. Parenthood brings…
Sometimes I regret adopting my kid – Part 1 of 2
Many adoptive parents feel that they are at a stage where they can put the most difficult phase…
My mum drinks too much
No matter how old you are, it is extremely painful to deal with a parent who has an…
Becoming a mum to teenagers
Any mother would say that being a parent to a teenager is challenging, but perhaps it can be…
The difference between a counsellor, psychologist and psychotherapist
As mentioned in other blogs, the distinction between the professions of a counsellor, psychologist and psychotherapist is not…
What is counselling and psychotherapy?
Counselling and psychotherapy fall under the umbrella term of ‘talking therapy’. They are often used interchangeably and have…