Parenting

What to Say to Yourself When You Feel Like a Bad Mum

One of the most common experiences I see as a therapist for new mums is feeling like a bad mum. Negative or self-critical thoughts are something we all experience throughout our lives, and they’re very common during early motherhood. I’m sure we’ve all been there! Parenting is hard work, and we all have days that […]

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You’re Not Failing as a Mum if Your Baby Won’t Sleep – A Therapist’s Perspective

You’re not failing as a mum if your baby won’t sleep. You’re experiencing one of the most challenging aspects of motherhood – sleep disruption. It feels hard because it is hard. Sleep Disruption – A Universal Parenting Experience Sleep disruption and deprivation is a common and expected experience for new mums. In the first few

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navigating motherhood without a mother

Navigating Motherhood Without a Mother – A Therapist’s Perspective

Navigating motherhood without a mother of your own can be a painful, challenging experience. Being a mum is hard enough. We weren’t designed to have babies alone. We need to be supported practically and emotionally by our communities. If, for whatever reason, your community doesn’t include your own mum, it can have a profound effect

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Am I Going to Screw Up My Kids? – A Therapist’s Perspective

Am I Going to Screw Up My Kids? In my clinical work, I meet many parents who fear ‘screwing up’ their kids. If you had a particularly difficult or traumatic early life yourself, you’re more likely to worry about repeating the same negative cycles with your own children. This can stem from a desire to

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