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Body Dysphoria in Anorexia and Transgenderism

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.

Let’s Do Away With The Pregnancy Due Date!

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.

5 Walking Games for Tired Children – Inspired By Books!

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.

The DOs and DON’Ts of Unhindered Birth

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.

Attachment Parenting Teens? How It Works

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!

I Was The World’s Best Mother!

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!

Natural Caesareans – When Buzz Words Fail

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.

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