Why Everyone’s Child Matters
“Each of us must come to care about everyone else’s children. We must recognize that the welfare of our children is intimately linked to the welfare of all other people’s…Continue Reading →
Mothers, Children And Inherited Self-Image
I’ve been thinking a lot about inherited self-image lately. By inherited self-image, I mean that which we learn from our…
Pic Of The Week 52-02
There’s this awesome rooftop playground at our local mall with an incredible view over the surrounding area. For R30 per…
Misleading, Inaccurate Headlines Harm Babies Too
I went away for the weekend and seem to have come back to the world gone mad. Headlines such as “Breast is not best“, “Exclusively breast-feeding for six months ’causes…Continue Reading →
Potty Training: Step One
To start off with, I’ve used the term Potty Training, since it’s really the most commonly used name. In our…
Pic Of The Week 52-01
Welcome to the first ever Pic Of The Week, my weekly pick of the favourite moment(s) from the previous week.…
Things My Baby Taught Me About Me
Dear Ameli, I know I don’t often write you letters on random days of the month, but usually gather up all the little things I want to say to you…Continue Reading →
Children Aren’t Inferior Beings
I found a great quote this week, by Walt Disney: “Too many people grow up. That’s the real trouble with…
Sometimes I Don’t Answer You – Or Why I Trust Nature Over Medicine
I write for work on a website called PlayPennies. I often do a commentary on things that have been in…
Natural Childbirth: Changes In Sex Life
It usually starts with,”Can I ask you a personal question?”I must admit, I don’t mind. There’s not much I haven’t shared already. So she continues,”How are things, you know, down…Continue Reading →