Musings and reflections on becoming a mother, looking after yourself, and moving through the ups and downs of this life-changing transition. Articles in this space explore the intersection between your life before and after becoming a mother, navigating career, relationships, and the evolving sense of self.
We also dive into all the kid stuff, such as playgroups, favourite toys, fun activities, teachable moments, and yes, tantrums, while exploring how to navigate your own emotions through it all. As the famous saying goes, “when a child is born, so is a mother.” These posts honour that sentiment while offering practical insights, comfort, and encouragement for life with children.
- How to Encourage a Secure Attachment Style in Babies
Learn how to encourage strong attachment in babies through responsive caregiving, co-regulation, and everyday connection during the earliest months of life. - Memory and Trauma: How the Brain and Nervous System Store Experience
Explore how memory and trauma are stored in the brain and nervous system, and how early experiences shape emotional regulation in children and adults. - Hidden Grief in Third Culture Kids: Supporting Globally Mobile Children
Discover how hidden grief affects Third Culture Kids. Learn evidence-based strategies for parents to support the emotional and identity development of globally mobile children. - Triple P Parenting Program: A Guide and Review
The Triple P Parenting Program is a widely used parenting course. This guide explains how it works, what parents can expect, and whether it might be right for your family. - What is a Third Culture Kid? Understanding Their Unique Childhood
Ever met someone who’s lived in three countries before finishing school? They might be a Third Culture Kid, shaped by multiple cultures but belonging fully to none. This article explores what it means to grow up between cultures and how that unique experience shapes identity. - 10 Fun Things to Do with Toddlers on Rainy Days (No Screens Needed!)
Rainy days with toddlers can be frustrating, From indoor obstacle courses to reading forts and easy crafts, here are simple, screen-free ideas that turn dreary days into fun memories. - Review and Summary of The Circle of Security Parenting Course
The Circle of Security offers a gentle, research-backed approach to parenting that helps us raise emotionally secure, confident, and connected children. By understanding what our kids need on both sides of the circle we can strengthen attachment, reduce conflict, and nurture resilience in an increasingly disconnected world. - Imposter Syndrome as a New Mum: You’re Not Faking It – Pep Talk
Feeling like you’re not cut out for motherhood? You’re not alone. Many new mums experience imposter syndrome, doubting their choices, comparing themselves to others, and worrying they’re “faking it.” Here’s how to recognize it, cope, and remind yourself that you are enough. - Matrescence: The Transformation of Becoming a Mother
Matrescence is the word we’ve been missing to describe the profound transformation of becoming a mother. It captures the emotional, physical, and identity shifts that happen during this season of life and helps us understand that motherhood is not just about having a baby, but about becoming someone new. - 10 Essential Mum Hacks Every New Mum Needs to Know
New motherhood is exhausting, but small hacks can make it manageable. Learn 10 practical mum hacks, from babywearing to quick meals, that help new mums save time, reduce stress, and enjoy those early months. - Feeling Lost in Motherhood: Why It Happens and How to Find Yourself Again
Motherhood is beautiful, but it can also feel disorienting. Many women quietly admit: “I feel lost in motherhood.” If you’ve been struggling to recognize yourself outside of your role as a mom, you’re not alone. Here’s why it happens and ways to reconnect with yourself. - Balancing Your Identity and Motherhood: How to Stay “You” While Raising a Child
Motherhood is life-changing, but it doesn’t have to erase who you are. Learn practical strategies to stay connected to your identity, nurture your passions, and model confidence for your child. - How to Confidently Mother Without Your Mum’s Guidance
Becoming a mother without your own mum’s presence can feel overwhelming. This post shares practical ways to trust yourself, honour her memory, and parent with confidence. - Navigating Loneliness in Early Motherhood
Early motherhood can feel joyful and isolating at the same time. This post explores why loneliness is common for new mums and offers gentle strategies to find connection, cope, and feel seen during this transformative season. - Navigating Life as an Adult Third Culture Kid (TCK): The Hidden Challenges
Growing up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) means living between worlds. You’re neither here, nor there. “Where are you from?” becomes second nature to answer and yet the answer …