Posts tagged "new mum"
When our kids were young, we soon fell into a routine of me doing everything and my husband doing nothing. I used to think that by the time I explained something to him, I could have just done it myself plus I didn’t want to have to ask! I wanted him to notice things and take the initiative; which led to him feeling useless and distancing himself and me resenting him for not being a mind-reader!
In most cases, the birth of a child will spark joyful and positive emotions, but this isn’t always the case. With such a wave of hormones, sometimes childbirth can trigger a period of sadness and depression that is referred to as postpartum depression. It’s important to remember that this is normal and won’t last forever. In this blog, we’ll cover all you need to know about postpartum depression, including the symptoms to look for and what you can do to overcome it.
Juggling work with child care can be a big challenge for parents who aren't used to working from home, especially with a newborn baby that needs to be held constantly or with kids who aren’t in school.
We understand how hard it can be so we’ve put together some tips to help you through these unusual and challenging times.
As parents we all know how important it is to look after ourselves. When we can remain linked to our own well-being, our children will be overflowing and we will be more compassionate, caring, happier parents. However, awareness and doing are very different things.
The truth is that the struggle is real. It’s difficult and with everything going on in the world now, lockdown is tough for all of us. Here are some of my suggestions on how to take care of yourself whilst juggling everything at home...
