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…
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…
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…
MUMMY … DADDY… LET’S PLAY!
‘Love doesn’t have goals or benchmarks or blueprints, but it does have a purpose. The purpose is not…
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…
Moving Out, Moving In
You made the decision to leave your home country and move abroad. Getting there could have entailed making…
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…
How to Be a Happier Parent
In a world with helicopter parenting, the constant search for balance between children, work, relationships, social life and…
Attachment parenting, baby carriers, mindful parenting … are we asking too much of parents? – Part 2 of 2
In part 1 of this blog we talked about attachment having two important aspects that involve 1) providing…
How to tell my parents that I don’t want children
The idea of providing the role of grandparents to your parents is a persistent concept, especially in the…
My parents keep pressuring me to get married
The parent-child relationship is one of the most long-lasting and emotionally intense social ties. Parents continue to influence…
Coping with hosting family members in summer
It sounds like something everyone should be able to do, right? Not quite, spending too much time with…