Breaking bad news is never easy. No one enjoys being the bearer of bad news, especially when you know that the news will upset your loved ones. How do you tell your close relatives that you’ve been fired when you … Read more
IS IT A BOY OR A GIRL?
The most common question after the birth of a new baby is: ‘Is it a boy or a girl?. Yet, sometimes the biological sex of the baby is not that straight forward, which can cause a lot of fear and … Read more
Society’s Guide to Single Dads
Living in the 21st Century means we often think we are as progressive as it gets. We fight for our rights, protest, march and boast about building inclusive societies, but are we really? Sometimes we all need to check … Read more
He doesn’t care about us losing our child – Part 2 of 2
Part one of this blog focused on how mothers and fathers tend to grief differently when losing a child. It was argued how such differences can lead to misunderstandings and consequently may even draw the parents away from each other. … Read more
He doesn’t care about us losing our child – Part 1 of 2
Losing a child is undoubtedly a devastating time for any parent. Although such a unique and difficult time can bring the parents closer together, it is not uncommon for relationships to struggle during this time.
One reason that causes such … Read more
I had to be strong for her when we lost our child
The loss of a pregnancy may be considered as one of the most difficult experiences that someone can go through. Unfortunately, research and experience show us that parents who lose their children may experience severe psychological stress, and the healing … Read more
MUMMY … DADDY… LET’S PLAY!
‘Love doesn’t have goals or benchmarks or blueprints, but it does have a purpose. The purpose is not to change the people we love, but to give them what they need to thrive. Love’s purpose is not to shape our … Read more
I never knew my grandmother went through so much
“You never know what you have until it’s gone” … that is what they say… and us humans have this tendency to take things and people for granted. We do it with material possessions, such as our car, our phone, … Read more
Attachment parenting, baby carriers, mindful parenting … are we asking too much of parents? – Part 1 of 2
As I recall my early experiences of motherhood I remember lots of beautiful memories, but I also remember a gripping anxiety. Is my baby breathing? Is my baby feeling loved? Is my baby feeling safe? Are they in distress? In … Read more
How to Be a Happier Parent
In a world with helicopter parenting, the constant search for balance between children, work, relationships, social life and additional pressure from various trends of “perfect” Instagram families it is easy to lose sight of happiness and become an unhappy parent. … Read more