Need a reminder of what a great job you’re doing as a parent? Read on for 12 positive parenting affirmations.
12 Mindful Affirmations To Remind Yourself That You’re Still A Great Parent
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Reduce Your Energy Bills: Essential Tips for New Parents
Whatever the season, here are some ways to reduce your energy bills as parents without compromising your baby’s comfort.
Parenting As A Neurodivergent Person – This Is Family
We’re joined by Emily, co-founder of Happity, who is sharing her story and talking about what life is like as a neurodivergent parent.
Sleep is for the weak- and other lies parents tell themselves.
Katy Halliday, mum and trained sleep consultant, discusses the importance of sleep, and shares her own experiences of sleep deprivation.
Maternity leave without a baby – My first baby was stillborn
Anna shares the story of her first baby who was stillborn, and the ways that it has affected her- even to this day.
One thing about parenting that nobody prepares you for
We asked our community ‘What’s the one thing about parenting that nobody prepares you for?’ and were overwhelmed by the response
Being told your child has autism -This is family
“I’m a talker, I wear my heart on my sleeve. But when you suspect your child has autism – and don’t yet know – it can be hard to talk about. You don’t want to give them a label, especially if your suspicions are wrong!”
Adopting a child with trauma – This is family
“The light bulb moment when our son realises he’s safe and loved after experiencing triggers -you can’t wipe that smile off my face. The distance that was created by trauma is healed. It’s a magical moment.”
I love offering childcare as a grandparent – This is family
Loraine discusses her experiences attending baby & toddler classes as a non-parent. All while also working part-time for the NHS! #ThisIsFamily
We don’t fit in a box – This is family
“Our family isn’t an unusual set up – not these days anyway. I just don’t really know what to call us. I don’t know what box we fit in. But then, all families are made up of people, and people don’t really fit in boxes, do they?”
-Anna Halsall
New mums are lonelier now than ever before
As a new parent you’re never alone but can be very lonely. Lockdown has meant that new muns are more lonelier now than ever before.
Find your tribe!
Loneliness is something that so many new mums (and dads) can feel. And it can be a huge factor in contributing to PND. Which is why, here at Happity, we want to create an easy way for parents to connect and find friendship and support.
Dads are not babysitters and other dad blunders
Dads are not babysitters! Find out why saying that they are gets new dad Stu’s goat! In this month’s Diary of a first time dad
3 cheap and easy dinner recipes for busy grown-ups
Meraymi returns to write for the Happity blog, and has been kind enough share some cheap and easy dinner recipes. Hope you’re hungry!
Bundlee review – A mum’s experience renting baby clothes
Babies outgrow clothes so fast it can be hard to keep up! It quickly can get very expensive! A genius rental service is trying to change that. Meet Bundlee.