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Managing Bossy Voices in My Head
As we grow up we internalise parts of our childhood experience. Without realising it we all create an internal parent, capturing much of our parental voices and attitudes. This part has a tendency to be judgemental and tell us what to do, in just the way our mum or...
Happiest mums – gift makes psychological sense
I was very touched, and more than a little jealous, to read about the Finnish Maternity Package that mums have been receiving since the 1930s. What an amazing gift for a government to give to all expectant mothers. It comes in a cardboard box complete with a mattress...
Don’t read this blog now!
A good friend shared her sense of blog overwhelm today. Somewhat hypocritically as I launch my blog, I can safely say I know exactly what she means ;o) So, yes, my challenge to you is don't read this blog now! Delete it, or store it for if, or when you have the space...
Domination or Co-operation?
Reading through old blog posts the following from October 2007 made me smile, as I now have 2 toddlers on my hands (yes, twins!) and am at the same stage as I was when I wrote this about my eldest son. I am still reading the same book and firmly believe co-operation...
Talk to yourself? Sanity not madness!
I love the idea that we are made up of many selves - it makes sense to me. I'm not just justifying all those voices inside my head, they really are quite normal! But it can become an internal battle, so perhaps the real question is how do we live happily with them?...
Twins, Maternity Leave and all that…
Newsletter, Issue 19 Well it's been a while and you'd be forgiven for replying "Hi, stranger" as I stopped e-zines rather abruptly almost 2 years ago. As some of you know, the reason was due to the wonderful news that I was pregnant with twins (though the twin bit was...
It’s All About Daddy
Newsletter, Issue 18 This summer our 4 year old son wanted to spend time with daddy; in the mornings, evenings, at weekends, on holiday, just about any time he could! He acted up more when daddy wasn't back before bedtime or left early for work and regularly told me...
Embracing Each other
A wonderfully clear and reassuring explanation of the value of all parts of you and how to listen to and live with yourself. Buy it now Embracing Each Other by Hal & Sidra Stone
Early Parenthood Tips
Mums & dads are different! Here are a few tips for the first 3 months of parenthood to help you manage your relationship and the differences between you as parents, to make it easier to be a team together and enjoy this special time. 1) Chat about your experience....
Encouraging Words for Parents
'Good Enough' is Enough I hope the changes and tips in my last 3 newletters have given you some new understanding and awareness, alongside some ideas and strategies to support you in your relationship as you parent together. It is important to remember that it’s about...