Motherhood and Otherhood
It began when I fell in love for the first time; heavily, painfully and inelegantly. He was much older; I still had braces on my teeth. We were together for a year in Edinburgh before I had to leave for … Read More
It began when I fell in love for the first time; heavily, painfully and inelegantly. He was much older; I still had braces on my teeth. We were together for a year in Edinburgh before I had to leave for … Read More
Most children are much more active than adults. It’s hard to keep up with kids, even if you’re in peak condition. It involves not only your physical strength, but mental stamina to keep them entertained. If you’re having trouble finding … Read More
We are beginning to settle into a new life of lockdown and restricted movement, where work, play, socialising and downtime all happen within the home and garden. I am currently in the middle of a reiki.3rd Degree Masters course, and … Read More
I waste a lot of time worrying about my children. Are they happy, are they hungry, are they thirsty, do they need more discipline, am I being too hard on them, am I being too soft on them, do they … Read More
I was just having this conversation online, and decided it was a good topic to address in an actual Post. I was responding to a book, that looks at how our society and doctors and schools are using heavy drugs, … Read More
I have lost count of the number of children I have treated over the years for physical, emotional and developmental complaints. They range from newborn babies through every stage of maturity to adulthood. Common physical complaints are recurring coughs, colds, … Read More
I’m a little late in joining this party, but today I want to talk a little about my adventures in breastfeeding, in honour of #WBW2016. The aim of World Breastfeeding Week is to raise awareness of the need for women … Read More
I remember a long time ago, when I was pregnant with my first child, being warned by all of my parent friends about what was to come. “Enjoy them while they are young,” they would say, “Once they hit the … Read More
Children are a central part of my work. I believe that if we work with children, we can change the world much more than working with adults. Firstly, it is important to create true boundaries for children without being negative, … Read More
I just saw this interesting image and caption. It notes that real women lift other women up, instead of tearing them down. I couldn’t agree more! Especially in today’s catty cut-throat petty gossipy and bickering culture! What IF women were … Read More