What negative feelings about breastfeeding tell us about the struggles of motherhood
Even before becoming a mother, Zainab Yate was sure she would breastfeed her children until they turned two. It was
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Author: Irene Caselli
Taking the first steps (Or: why I dislike milestones)
I rarely mention milestones in my newsletters, which may be puzzling to some of you who have children or work
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Learning from our falls – and getting up again
This week I’ll skip recommendations because this is a longish newsletter. Many of you have said that time is an
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Wakeful and wanting – reflections on motherhood, fragility and privilege
A few nights ago I stayed awake, even though I was tired. I’d spent the whole day away from screens,
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Tapping the same tune (Or: the principles behind my work and how you can help me)
**This week’s edition contains a lot of information that I deem necessary, so I’ve decided to skip recommendations. Recommendations will
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How do we really listen to kids about their needs?
Some like to call children our future. It’s technically true: they will most likely outlive us adults. They have more
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On whether being born first or second affects you later in life
Our neighbours had a baby one stormy night in January. He was born at home, next door to us, some
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Let’s remember our happy moments of play as children to regain our playful spirit as adults
Photo Credit: Drops of Joy / Maria Farinha Films Let me start off this week by welcoming those who are
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The first 1,000 days are my life’s mission. I want everyone to care as much as I do
Inequality starts early in life. If we take on the first-1,000-day prism to look at society around us, we can push to create change.
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Who has the right to have a child?
When I was in my early 20s, an older friend of mine got pregnant with her ex-boyfriend who had no
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