Category: Parenting

boy sitting on chair beside table using tablet computer

Popping a few bubbles – or some deep reflections prompted by screen time

Posted on 07/19/202102/17/2022 by Irene Caselli

Lorenzo has woken up with a fever. I felt it straight away when he got out of bed and hugged

Why do we judge parents?

Posted on 07/14/202107/19/2021 by Irene Caselli

It’s a sunny Sunday in winter. Greece is in lockdown, parks are closed, but the beach is open to all.

Red and yellow octopus plushes. The red one has an angry expression while the yellow one has an happy expression.

What’s wrong with the idea of the “terrible twos”

Posted on 06/09/202102/17/2022 by Irene Caselli

I heard of the “terrible twos” way before I decided to have a child. The idea goes something like this:

red and white "2000m" milestone on a foggy mountain

Taking the first steps (Or: why I dislike milestones)

Posted on 05/26/202102/17/2022 by Irene Caselli

I rarely mention milestones in my newsletters, which may be puzzling to some of you who have children or work

Photo of a baby foot on a beach, with a little of sand on sole of the foot

On whether being born first or second affects you later in life

Posted on 04/21/202105/27/2022 by Irene Caselli

Our neighbours had a baby one stormy night in January. He was born at home, next door to us, some

Who has the right to have a child?

Posted on 03/30/202105/27/2022 by Irene Caselli

When I was in my early 20s, an older friend of mine got pregnant with her ex-boyfriend who had no

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!