Insights, tips, and relatable stories about parenting while going through midlife challenges.
Moving house with a newborn is a challenge few prepare for. Balancing recovery, a baby’s needs, and practical tasks can feel overwhelming, as I discovered firsthand. The plan that unraveled We thought we could manage everything at once: a newborn,…
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Simple, traditional, effective As an older breastfeeding mother, I quickly learned that advice comes from every corner, often with a confidence that can feel overwhelming. My in-laws in Persia were particularly keen to guide me, insisting that the right diet…
View PostChoosing sobriety in midlife motherhood Let me be clear. I am no superhero with a cape of burp cloths. I am simply a woman who, at the age of 40, embarked on the unexpected journey of motherhood. And I made…
View PostScience, sentiment and queasiness At antenatal classes today, mums-to-be learn far more than breathing and relaxation techniques. The modern syllabus covers everything from hypnobirthing playlists to placenta decisions.You can eat it, donate it, or even bury it beneath your favourite…
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