It Takes a Village: Why You Need a Support Network to Raise a Child
Why isolation is the enemy of good parenting, what the research says about communal child-rearing, and practical ways to build or rebuild your village as a modern parent.
Articles about relationships, communication, parenting, and emotional wellbeing. Tools to understand yourself and understand others.
Why isolation is the enemy of good parenting, what the research says about communal child-rearing, and practical ways to build or rebuild your village as a modern parent.
Rejection, abandonment, humiliation, betrayal, and injustice: the five wounds Lise Bourbeau identified as the roots of adult suffering. Learn how each one shows up in your relationships and what you can do to heal.
Bessel van der Kolk proved that trauma is not just a memory: it lives in your body, in your posture, in your breathing. Discover why talk therapy is not always enough and what alternatives exist.
You did not have secure attachment as a child, but you can build it as an adult. Neuroscience calls this "earned secure attachment" and it is one of the most hopeful findings in modern psychology.
The core ideas of attachment theory applied to parenting: contact, respect, following the child. A deep dive into the science behind holding your child close.
The fourth trimester concept explains why newborns need constant contact. The science of the first 90 days, what the baby needs, and how parents can survive and thrive.
The science behind babywearing: ergonomic carrying, benefits for infant development, the parent-child bond, and practical guidance on choosing the right carrier.
The gap between the motherhood you were promised and the motherhood you are living. Why it hurts, where the pressure comes from, and how to reclaim your own story.
What the science says about involved fatherhood: benefits for the child, the partner, and the father himself. Moving beyond the provider model toward genuine presence.
Baby blues, postpartum anxiety, and the identity shift of matrescence: an empathetic, judgment-free guide to understanding what you feel in the first months with your baby.
Symptoms of postpartum depression, the Edinburgh Scale, biological and psychosocial causes, and when to seek professional help. Rigorous and stigma-free.
Mastitis during breastfeeding: the difference between a clogged duct and infection, updated treatment protocol, and prevention. Evidence-based guidance.
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