By Lisa Morgan on 9 April, 2018
attachment parenting, compassion, self care
Special Needs

I’ll admit it, taking a break was considered a mainstream concept to me. I was (and still am) one of those parents who doesn’t think they need a “break” from the kids. I love my kids and enjoy being with them. Why would I need to send them away so I could have a “break”? […]
By MHeket on 14 April, 2017
attachment parenting, autonomy, beauty, challenging perceptions, critical thinking, dysphoria, eating disorders, feminism, mothering, support, transgender
Feminism, Feminist Thought, Health, Personal Journeys, Teens

People are desperate to separate the body dysphoria that transgender teens display from the dysphoria that teens with an eating disorder display. Are they really so different? Maybe, but maybe not.
By MHeket on 8 August, 2016
attachment parenting, birth practices, caesareans, child safety, compassion, freebirth, intervention, maternity system, medical intervention, VBAC
Birth, Birth Revolution, Birth Trauma, Homebirth, Hospital Birth, VBAC

Due dates are often viewed as the pinnacle of scientific prediction, and health care for pregnant women. In reality they are neither. The mental anguish they create is damaging to women and babies.
By jennifermuirhead on 3 August, 2016
attachment parenting, mothering
Children, Mothering, Toddlers

Everyone has had one of those horror days, arms are full of groceries, and your child Just. Can’t Take. Another. Step. Use these literature inspired walking games to help them get their wriggle on.
By MHeket on 2 August, 2016
attachment parenting, babies, birth practices, caesareans, freebirth, health, intervention, obstetrics, VBAC
Birth, Homebirth, Hospital Birth, VBAC

Trusting your body, and trusting birth, it’s all well and good, however it won’t mean you achieve an unhindered birth! Follow these simple DOs and DON’Ts and you will increase your odds significantly.
By MHeket on 29 July, 2016
attachment parenting, mothering, teens
Mothering, Teens

Attachment parenting doesn’t need to end at thirteen, in fact with teens, it’s even more important to actively foster healthy attachment. The stakes are high, they need to know they can turn to you!
By MHeket on 27 July, 2016
attachment parenting, babies, challenging perceptions, compassion, housework, sociological perspectives, support
Babies, Children, Mothering

I was the world’s best mother once upon a time. The only trouble is that in practice I’m not as good as I was in theory. I’m just good enough now. I suppose that will just have to do!
By MHeket on 27 July, 2016
attachment parenting, babies, birth practices, caesareans, challenging perceptions, child safety, critical thinking, feminism, health, intervention, maternity system, medical intervention, obstetrics, VBAC, women's rights
Birth, Birth Revolution

Whenever possible, caesareans should be calm and respectful, but let’s not kid ourselves that they can ever be natural. Dentures, pacemakers, hip replacements, and caesareans are MEDICAL, not natural.
By Lizzie Carroll on 5 July, 2016
attachment parenting, babies, birth practices, capitalism, critical thinking, feminism, mothers, support, validating experiences
Babies, Mothering

Can you really FAIL at breastfeeding? Perhaps fail isn’t the right word when we take a close look at the formula culture we live in. Society FAILS to support loving mothers, mothers do their best!
By MHeket on 26 June, 2016
attachment parenting, autonomy, challenging perceptions, critical thinking, mothering, unschooling
Mothering, Unschooling

Unschooling is a lifestyle, a philosophy based on life without school. You can do all sorts of stuff on the weekend, but it’s not unschooling. You can’t unschool unless you are 100% school free.