Breastfeeding is good for baby, mama and the earth!
Most parenting books tell us to put baby in the cot, yet studies show 9 out of 10 of us end up co-sleeping at some point. Rachel FitzD, baby and parenting expert, explains what evolution has to do with it, and how to co-sleep as safely as possible.
In times of teething, illness, or when your child hurts themselves, breastfeeding provides comfort and delivers painkilling properties. How cool is that?!
We know that breastmilk is an excellent source of nutrition into the 2nd year and beyond, but what else motivates natural term breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding didn't come completely naturally. My mother told me that it would take three hard weeks of painful, sore nipples until it became easy. And she was right!
Breastfeeding is more than milk, it’s comfort, closeness, love, protection, safety, nourishment and calmness.
How did having a child with additional needs affect our gentle parenting approach? It's been the perfect answer to the challenges we’ve faced.