Caring Matters
It is a fallacy that mothering is instinctual. That women by default know the nitty-gritty of caregiving. Recently, Meghan Markle in a video to mark her son, Archie’s birthday, was branded unmaternal. Opinions were divided [Read More]
Parenting these days is one mad rush. And children are expected to fit in / flow with the busy schedule of the parent/parents. Jobs, careers and other more important things have to be attended to [Read More]
As parents, we hope our child will be confident and successful. However, even the most well-meaning parents inadvertently and unwittingly instill the self-defeating mindset of self-doubt onto their child/children. This toxic legacy is a big block [Read More]
Preschool is an important step in your child’s life. It is your child’s first foray into the world alone. And this nonetheless shapes his/her view of the external environment for life. Preparing for this transition [Read More]
I feel sorry for Greta Thunberg the child activist of climate change. Yes, it is impressive that a 16 year is so self-aware. Nonetheless one needs to remember, she is also a child with numerous [Read More]
Dear Mummy, I must have been around 5 years when I first asked ‘from where babies came from.’ You looked at Daddy and smiled. Then whenever I asked the only thing you said that I [Read More]
The vestibular system plays a critical role in our daily life. In fact, it is also known as our sixth sense. Yes, attachment and bonding are crucial and so is breastfeeding but nurturing your child’s [Read More]
I miss my mother even today, 40 years after she passed away. The pain has nearly faded but there will always be that loss – of not knowing. What it would have been to have [Read More]
My friend is pregnant, she is going to have a baby. I am excited for her. It has made me reminisce about my time as a new parent trying to cope with all the change, [Read More]
According to the Object relations theory, our psyche/self develops in relation to others in the environment during childhood. Since the mother is the “primary object/ person’ that a child relates to, his perception of this [Read More]