Posts about anxiety, postnatal anxiety, and related mental health often triggered by traumatic childbirth.
I recently wrote about toxic positivity, because when you’re struggling in life, positive mind, positive vibes is just not appropriate. Yes, it’s the ideal mindset… Read More »Positive Mind Positive Vibes? How to Cope With COVID Anxiety
Writing about the best TV shows for empaths may seem like a frivolous subject, but it’s something that’s been really grating on me recently. I’m… Read More »The Best TV Shows For Empaths
[Ad / gifted] Since I researched and wrote about how a sensory compression blanket can benefit kids with anxiety, I’ve been really curious about whether… Read More »Therapy Benefits Of a Weighted Blanket – My Experience
Today I’m discussing children’s books about feelings. The specific one I’m sharing here covers a whole range of emotions, from positive, through to less socially… Read More »Supporting Your Child Through Corona With a Book About Feelings
Despite the media’s best efforts to ensure otherwise, I’m determined to remain positive in the face of what will be one of the greatest challenges… Read More »Practical Tips to Prepare for Self Isolation
Opting to breastfeed brings many considerations, not least the best breastfeeding clothes to ensure comfort and accessibility, and our wardrobes often become more about functionality… Read More »How to Breastfeed Discreetly While You Establish Nursing and Gain Confidence
But thanks for pointing that out to me. Again. Should I give my child a sibling? Well, that’s a very different conversation to does my… Read More »Yes, I Know My Daughter Needs a Sibling
[Ad – gifted] I was recently sent a child’s Snoozzzy sensory weighted blanket to review, and not having much knowledge about them I was very… Read More »Could a Sensory Weighted Blanket Help Your Anxious Child?
As a rule, I try these days to spend most of my time in a bubble of positivity. I don’t want drama in my life… Read More »The Label I Cannot Stand Being Thrown Around Like Confetti
I started writing this post probably six months ago, after a particularly gruelling night. Elfin had struggled to settle for sleep; she’d been up more… Read More »I’m My Baby’s Last Choice, and It Really Hurts
Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week, and it occurred to me that though I’ve referenced my anxiety many times, I’ve never written a dedicated… Read More »Living With Anxiety – My Secret Struggle
How do you feel about leaving your babies in the care of someone else? A friend; a relative – a stranger? Some people, through circumstances… Read More »Is It Ever Okay to Trust a Stranger With Your Baby?