Creating a garden in midlife: childhood memories, family life, and outdoor wellbeing

No screens or devices to distract us As a mother over 40, I often recall my childhood spent outdoors, bare feet on grass, knees scratched from climbing trees, pockets full of conkers and twigs. There were no screens or devices…

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Why I chose to plant a birth tree instead of my placenta

Science, 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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