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 27 June, 2016
autonomy, balancing partnerships, beauty, capitalism, challenging perceptions, critical thinking, porn, racism, self care, sociological perspectives, stop blaming women, unrealistic expectations, women's rights
Feminism, Feminist Thought

Love yourself. It will solve all your problems …. or will it. How on earth will loving yourself make other people treat you well? What utter nonsense is this!? Don’t be fooled, just be angry!
By MHeket on 3 June, 2016
attachment parenting, autonomy, challenging perceptions, child safety, eating disorders, health, mothering, mothers, self care, support, teens
Matters of the Heart, Personal Journeys

Mothering through anorexia is pretty much like living through hell. It’s really important for mothers to be realistic with themselves about their achievements, rather than just critical of everything.
By MHeket on 18 May, 2016
birth practices, caesareans, freebirth, healing, health, mothering, self care, VBAC
Birth, VBAC

It’s vital to plan your VBAC very thoroughly, and part of that planning process is preparing for the immediate time afterwards, and the first few weeks too. Know what to expect and be ready for it!
By MHeket on 17 May, 2016
autonomy, beauty, capitalism, challenging perceptions, critical thinking, feminism, self care, teens, women's rights
Feminism, Feminist Thought

”Mr Trump, that blue tie is very provocative. You look SO powerful! The ladies can barely keep their hands to themselves.” No one would say that, because sexy is not powerful …unless you’re a woman.
By MHeket on 1 April, 2016
challenging perceptions, critical thinking, feminism, healing, health, self care, stop blaming women, unrealistic expectations, VBAC
Birth, Birth Trauma

Birth trauma is starting to see the light of day, but birth grief is still languishing in the dark. Do you have birth grief? Learn more about how it might impact on you, and help explain it to others.
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 January, 2016
birth practices, challenging perceptions, compassion, medical intervention, mothers, obstetrics, self care, validating experiences
Birth, Birth Trauma

When you have birth trauma it can be incredibly triggering to see your friends planning their own births, and it can leave us feeling very . Here are six easy tips on managing Vicarious Birth Trauma.
By MHeket on 12 January, 2016
autonomy, birth practices, health, self care, VBAC
Birth, Hospital Birth

Women frequently underestimate their ability to guard their birth space at the end of pregnancy. Remember that birth space isn’t just physical space, it’s emotional space too. Here’s some tips!
By MHeket on 16 October, 2015
attachment parenting, autonomy, challenging perceptions, child safety, critical thinking, feminism, health, self care, validating experiences
Matters of the Heart, Personal Journeys

Someone with an eating disorder can, for all intents and purposes, look perfectly healthy. By the time their bones are sticking out the disease is very advanced, and not all sufferers reach that stage