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.
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.
The emotional rollercoaster of going back to work after having a baby: guilt, identity, logistical overwhelm, and how to navigate the transition with self-compassion.
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.
Mastitis during breastfeeding: the difference between a clogged duct and infection, updated treatment protocol, and prevention. Evidence-based guidance.
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.
Growth spurts at 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months: what happens, why the baby seems to reject the breast, and how to get through them without supplementing.
Everything about breastfeeding beyond the first year: scientific evidence, real benefits, WHO recommendations, and debunking the most persistent myths. Judgment-free.