The journey of a busy urban mom, with a journalistic and teaching background.
the urban mom’s parenting stories
Before the arrival of the baby Life with a toddler is challenging as it is, but when it comes to dealing with welcoming a new baby in the family, things can get even more complicated! Aside from the fact that you have to deal with two little human beings craving for your love/milk and attention, […]
I came across Respectful Parenting or Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) when I was pregnant. Back then, I was reading everything I could get my hands on about parenting. I was sceptical at first, just because Magda Gerber, who formulated the RIE philosophy in the 40s, did not have any children of her own. (You […]
Parents all over the world want the best for their children. We all wish for our offspring to be happy and also want them to be successful and to reach their full potential. Would it not be great if we could have both? But what exactly does being successful mean? Oxford dictionary defines potential as a talent, excellence […]
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words…have the power to damage me forever! The experiences I have had in my family, at school, and around my friends have influenced the way I see myself. The messages I have received since I was a child, have given me my identity. The words that have been […]
My Dearest Baby, I was born when you were born. You were the one who has made me a mother! You were the gift from God who has made the metamorphosis from a woman to a mother possible. You have taught me what unconditional love means. You have filled my heart with so much love […]
First weeks of life are tough for a newborn! After almost 1 year in a 5-star hotel, warm and cosy, with food and everything at your own discretion, you are thrown out into the cold cruel world, filled with noise and light and uncounted images you have never seen before. You find yourself alone. Mummy’s […]
When preparing for the arrival of my baby I got informed about the benefits of breastfeeding for the baby and the new mum, so I was aware that: breast milk contains antibodies that help the baby fight off viruses and bacteria breastfeeding lowers the baby’s risk of having asthma or allergies babies who are breastfed exclusively […]
I have always wanted to have a baby. It was a dream of mine. It was an idea that collided with my deepest, greatest fear – the fear of childbirth! (My fear was becoming a phobia: tokophobia!) So when my wish actually materialised and I got pregnant, the first thought that struck me was: I have to […]
Play is the highest form of research. (Albert Einstein) As I walked into the playground with my 15-month-old, I saw a mother immediately picking up her child and storming out. It seemed personal to me, so I wondered what prompted it her to avoid us. I looked at my son. He had some mud on his shoes […]
Having a baby is a unique experience for each and every family! We all have different expectations, and your reality is just your baby’s and yours. When I was expecting my baby, everything was so new and exciting! There was a completely new life ahead of me – a life I had previously only dreamed […]