Love Bombing With A Three Year Old
There’s been a distinct disconnect between my almost four year old, Ameli, and myself lately. We just aren’t working well together. We’re not cooperating. I’m shouting at her, she’s shouting…Continue Reading →
A Look At Each Item In The Mindful Nurturing eBundle
On Tuesday I told you about the Mindful Nurturing eBundle, and what was in it, but I thought I might…
Post Partum Sitz Bath And Perineum Healing Herbs
Before each of my daughters births I put together herbs for a sitz bath, which after the birth, I was…
Benefits Of Baby Massage On Different Regions Of The Body
Baby massage is a hugely beneficial tool for parents and carers to use as a natural and instinctive way of relieving tension, pain or discomfort. Have you ever sat with…Continue Reading →
Talking To Children About Death
Six months ago, my mother was diagnosed with Peritoneal Mesothelioma and told that without treatment she would have four weeks…
Mama’s Guide To Gentle Birth
This post is a compilation of the best posts on Diary of a First Child on childbirth. Many hours of…
Retaking The Joys Of Motherhood
I read a paragraph from Carlos Gonzalez’s book Kiss Me! (US Link)*recently that has stayed with me all week and has gone round and round in my head. Speaking about taboos…Continue Reading →
Perth Nurse In 2013 – Normalising Breastfeeding In Public
Whether you call it a nurse-in, a breastfeeding protest or lactivism, I love a good session of breastfeeding in public…
Praise Vs Encouragement – Encouraging Words For Kids
A new Facebook follower,Kelly Bartlett , recently caught my attention when I saw her title as ‘writer’. I followed her…
Hyperemesis Gravidarum – Pauper to Princess (or Duchess)
I awoke this morning to the news that Kate Middleton is pregnant and has been admitted to hospital with Hyperemesis Gravidarum. I have felt nauseas since I heard the news…Continue Reading →