
How I Recovered from Maternal Perfectionism
When I became a mum I sought out reassurance from other people because, deep-down, I didn’t believe I was a worthy mother. Here's how I embraced self-acceptance
Stories about life as a mother through all ages and stages
When I became a mum I sought out reassurance from other people because, deep-down, I didn’t believe I was a worthy mother. Here's how I embraced self-acceptance
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!
We discovered this whole movement called unschooling. We realised all our lives had been centred around the school schedule. Suddenly we were no longer confined.
Breastfeeding is more than milk, it’s comfort, closeness, love, protection, safety, nourishment and calmness.
Attachment parenting saved me; I'll forever be grateful to the stretchy wrap that helped me through the most difficult days of my life.
Following a prolonged seizure at a year old this mother tells the story of her daughter growing up and premature adolescence