Article about the realities of negative reactions to planned homebirths. http://www.parents-space.com/parenting/parenting-early-years/the-stigma-of-homebirth/#more-3119
The Stigma of Homebirth
Calling all parents
To all you parents out there: My newborn, 1 month old www.parents-space.com , is already becoming a great resource of information for parents.
(If I sound proud, it’s because I am!)
An amazing group of contributing authors (which I can’t thank enough) have gathered together to write in PS ; some of them are counsellors, some are parents sharing their daily challenges, and all are there for you.
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Sticking With Consistency
Article about the importance of consistency in parenting toddlers. http://www.parents-space.com/parenting/parenting-early-years/sticking-with-consistency/
Fussy Eating
Article about dealing with children that are fussy eaters. http://www.parents-space.com/health-fitness/nutrition/fussy-eating/
The Importance of Boredom (My latest Parents Space article)
Article about the importance of boredom in educational and emotional development. http://www.parents-space.com/parenting/mindful-parenting/the-importance-of-boredom/#more-2709
Phonics and Regional Accents
Article about the unfairness of the phonics teaching method being based on a London accent, while other regional accents can cause confusion. http://www.parents-space.com/parenting/mindful-parenting/phonics-and-regional-accents/
Motherhood – The Invisible Psychological Earthquake
Article about the struggle to adapt to massive, comprehensive change immediately after childbirth, and the stigma preventing its discussion. http://www.parents-space.com/parenting/parenting-early-years/motherhood-the-invisible-psychological-earthquake/
Moving On From Maggie
I was born in 1979, so my first eleven years were spent in the shadow of The Iron Lady. I vividly remember the arguments, the divisions and the speeches. I can still feel the passion and emotion in the voices of people – both for and against her politics - in my home, and elsewhere.... Continue Reading →
Parenting An Anxious Child
Article about choosing the best parenting strategy for an anxious child, as a parent with Borderline Personality Disorder. http://www.parents-space.com/parenting/mindful-parenting/achieving-balance-with-an-anxious-child/
Speaking And Listening: Words From Behind The Glass.
If a mentally ill person speaks, and people choose not to hear her, does she actually make a sound? No. Outside of my actual symptoms, I think the worst part about having a mental illness is losing my voice. To me, having managed it with moderate success for several years, Borderline Personality Disorder is now... Continue Reading →
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