I’ve recently returned to work after a lovely maternity leave period and it’s really quite the adjustment! After a hard day in the office, I now sometimes find myself rushing through the bathing routine of my 10-month-old, James while I still have the energy. So I was excited to have a reason to slow down […]
That moment when you first experience the feel of your baby’s skin against your own is a truly memorable one and the start of a very special relationship. Skin-to-skin contact is truly divine and plays a vital role in the bonding process between mother and child. A time of quiet and absolute calm, you and […]
Four-year-old Cleo Smith was found by Western Australian police last week, 18 days after going missing from a remote campsite. Being taken and removed from one’s family is a significantly traumatic event for any child. It disrupts their entire world. Children are dependent on their families and attachment figures for their sense of security and support. Sudden loss […]
You’ve probably heard about burnout in the workplace, but did you know that parents can experience burnout too? If you feel as though you’re in survival mode, you’re completely worn out and struggling to enjoy being with your children then you might be suffering from parental burnout. Parental burnout, which falls somewhere between stress and depression, […]
