Category: Emotional
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Understanding the Cultural Wisdom: Why Indigenous Cultures Advocate for a Two-Year Postpartum Healing Period
In many indigenous cultures around the world, including my own, there exists a deeply rooted belief that it takes approximately two years for a woman to heal fully after giving birth and that it is advisable to wait until this healing period has passed before conceiving another child. This traditional wisdom passed down through generations,…
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A Recipe for Haitian Homemade Bread Dupe
There’s something inherently comforting about the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through the air — a symphony of warmth and nourishment that fills the soul. In this recipe, we embark on a journey to create a loaf of homemade bread that not only tantalises the taste buds but also nurtures the spirit. This bread…
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Healing Power of Breath During Labour MasterClass
HAPPENING TBD Unlock the Power to give birth without the free of holding back Are you nervous about labour and delivery? Even as a seasoned parent do you feel overwhelmed and exhausted? Tired of looking for classes and they’re expensive? There is a simple yet powerful tool that can help us find calm and inner…
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Sharing vs Taking Turns. What to teach your child
Many believe teaching their children to share should be an early goal, but not in our family. Many adults often ask children to communicate long before they are ready due to not wanting to feel weird, isolated, or like they’re raising bullies. However, remember what you won’t share as an adult; your child doesn’t need…
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A healthy reflection | 4 mirror activities for toddlers
Our daughter was able to recognise herself at 14 months. With me always in the mirror, dancing, singing and doing our wash routine. Gene began to realise who she was earlier than most toddlers her age. Studies show that typically, between 18 and 24 months, toddlers may start to recognise themselves in a mirror and…