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 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 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 25 July, 2016
beauty, capitalism, challenging perceptions, compassion, critical thinking, feminism, healing, unrealistic expectations, women's rights
Feminism, Feminist Thought, Social Analysis

Virginity is either a prized possession or something to be rid of in a hurry. Or maybe virginity isn’t actually a thing, maybe whether you’ve had sex or not has no impact on who you are as a human.
By MHeket on 12 June, 2016
attachment parenting, babies, birth practices, caesareans, capitalism, challenging perceptions, compassion, critical thinking, healing, health, maternity system, sociological perspectives, unrealistic expectations, validating experiences, VBAC
Birth, Birth Trauma

Birth matters to women. Not because they have unrealistic expectations, or are selfish. It matters because some moments in life are important to us. I know this because I am the mother of an adult.
By MHeket on 8 May, 2016
attachment parenting, babies, challenging perceptions, child safety, compassion, mothering, unrealistic expectations, women's rights
Children, Mothering

Mothering: it’s the only job in the entire world that doesn’t get easier as you gain more experience. Step into the limelight for just one minute and acknowledge the hard work you do as a mother.
By MHeket on 16 April, 2016
attachment parenting, babies, birth practices, caesareans, challenging perceptions, compassion, critical thinking, maternity system, mothering, sociological perspectives, support, unrealistic expectations, validating experiences, VBAC
Birth, Birth Trauma

Women want to welcome their babies with love and joy but when this doesn’t eventuate they often feel terrible guilt. What mothers need to know is that the rush of love, is actually a rush of hormones.
By MHeket on 28 March, 2016
birth practices, challenging perceptions, child safety, compassion, critical thinking, self care
Birth, Hospital Birth

8 tips for women who would like to give birth without pain relief. With a solid plan, the majority of women can successfully welcome their babies without drugs. Here is all the information you need!
By MHeket on 14 March, 2016
balancing partnerships, compassion, feminism, men
Matters of the Heart, Relationships

Why do so many adult men expect to maintain a relationship without any emotional input whatsoever? Why do they think that relationships should function without any emotional substance?
By MHeket on 14 March, 2016
attachment parenting, babies, balancing partnerships, challenging perceptions, compassion, critical thinking, housework, mothers, unrealistic expectations
Children, Mothering

Mothers are grateful for their children, but they need to just complain sometimes. We can’t expect them to bottle everything up all the time! That’s unhealthy and could lead to depression or worse.