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 […]
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Breastfeeding, a Blessing or a Curse?
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 […]
Overcoming My Greatest Fear – Childbirth
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 […]
Hello, world!
Welcome to my little corner of heaven! I’m a busy dedicated urban mom with a journalistic and teaching background, an expat and a fashion addict. I hope you can relate to some of my personal stories and struggles and that we can connect and learn from each other. You will be reading about my educational […]