So long 2023, year of burnout
About eight months ago, my physical exhaustion and mental deterioration had become so intense that I did something I’d never
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Author: Irene Caselli
I’d love to meet you in person
León, my youngest son, has started walking. For weeks, he had been trying to do it. If you’ve never seen
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My breaking point
Recently I’ve been worried about fainting because of overwork and stress. Many people have told me to slow down, but I’ve
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How to turn chores into fun moments
I often catch myself feeling guilty when it comes to my children. Whenever I feel bored, unwilling to play, or
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A plane carrying birth tourists, and a journalist’s instinct
We are travelling back from Argentina as a whole family after a few weeks on the road. First, I was
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Who we become when we adult and settle down
I am telling Lorenzo a story, and León is paying attention too: it is about one of the ginger cats
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The art of fragments
I am craving a normal office day. A day when you get out of the house, leave everything and everyone
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How to change childcare in one of the largest countries in the world
I am still in Argentina with my family, juggling too much for my own good. Reading, listening and watching tips
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Should you vacation without your kids?
I am taking a break from the newsletter next week because I will be seeing family in Argentina for the
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No country for young children
Italy’s population is declining rapidly. The country is far from unique — the same issue is being faced by many
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