Author: Irene Caselli

The unconscious burden of our first names

Posted on 03/23/202105/27/2022 by Irene Caselli

Our family legend goes as such: the very day I was born, my parents almost split up because they argued

On umbilical cords and feeling at home

Posted on 03/15/202105/27/2022 by Irene Caselli

Before delving into this week’s topic, some good news: I got a Facebook scholarship to participate in the Journalism Creators Program

I’m creating this space to mourn a loss

Posted on 03/08/202106/15/2021 by Irene Caselli

*Warning: This newsletter talks about miscarriage. If you find the topic triggering, maybe skip reading this edition, and check out this

How do we talk to children about the news?

Posted on 03/03/202106/15/2021 by Irene Caselli

This week I explore tips on talking to children about the news. If you’re anything like me, you may have more questions and worries. That’s why I’ve invited experts that you can talk to directly, if you’re a paying member: check out the full list of names below. Then log into your account and leave your comments and questions after the story!

A photograph of a woman in Taiwan making soap bubbles in a public square with children playing along. A soap bubble is in the foreground, with the action in the background.

What access to free play tells us about our attitudes towards children

Posted on 02/23/202102/17/2022 by Irene Caselli

(Header photo by Jien Chun)What do you see when you have a child in front of you? Do you see

How a snowy morning can bring out our inner child

Posted on 02/17/202107/11/2022 by Irene Caselli

If you live in Greece by the sea and still have your bikini in the dirty clothes bin from your

My child turns two. This is what I’ve learnt from his first 1,000 days of life

Posted on 02/10/202107/11/2022 by Irene Caselli

This week my son Lorenzo turns two, marking the end of his first 1,000 days of life. If you’re confused

Nearly forty, going on four: why there’s no age limit on the benefits of play

Posted on 02/02/202107/11/2022 by Irene Caselli

It was Saturday and we were trying to be efficient. Market, check. Groceries, check. Pharmacy, check. It’s as if I

An opinionated child and her younger brother

Posted on 01/27/202107/11/2022 by Irene Caselli

If you’d met me some 30 years ago, you would have found a rather opinionated child, somewhat chubby after early

The unlived lives of parents, or how to chase our dreams

Posted on 01/20/202102/17/2022 by Irene Caselli

I was rather lucky growing up. For me, childhood dreams, adventure and play are all intertwined with memories of long