Karen from Tots Playtime Box shares her story on getting out and about after a traumatic birth, read on to learn her tips and advice.
Finally Going Outside After A Traumatic Birth Left Me Housebound – This Is Family
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Maternal Mental Health
How 9 Mamma’s Saved My Life – This Is Family
“As I sit and watch other mammas either feeding or massaging their babies a small pinprick of pain alights in my tummy. I am lonely.”
6 Tips For Handling Feeling Overwhelmed As A New Parent
Feeling overwhelmed as a new parent? We’re joined by The Scottish Soul Sister who offers her tips on simple, sustainable self-care.
What Can I Do For Myself For Mother’s Day?
Looking for ideas to have some well-needed self-care this Mother’s Day? Here are just a few of our favourite ideas!
An Early Years Expert’s Advice To De-Stress As A Parent
We’re joined by guest experts from Early Years Alliance to help you de-stress as a parent, sharing tips you can establish in your routine.
What Does Anxiety Look Like As A Parent?
At what point are the stressful feelings from being a parent classed as Anxiety? And how can we find help for it? It's...
How Singing With My Baby Helped My Anxiety -A Breathe Melodies For Mums Story
We spoke with Coco to find out more about her experience with Melodies For Mums, a weekly music session focussed on those at risk from PND.
Experiencing Anxiety As A New Mum- This Is Family
“I had a very cliched image of what anxiety looked like: I didn’t fit the bill.” A mum shares her experiences with Anxiety. #ThisIsFamily
Nervous about going to a baby group? Don’t be!
Feeling nervous about going to a baby group for the first time is incredibly normal. Here’s the most common worries we’ve heard of…
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
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.
PND, PTSD and postnatal anxiety – This is family
“I was so worried that if I told people, they would take my son away. ” Lisa shares her experiences with PND, PTSD and Postnatal Anxiety
The impact of the pandemic on new parents
Two year’s since the first lockdown and the pandemic has had a huge impact on new parents. A new report highlights the government’s response
11 totally doable ways to fit self care into your day
It feels impossible to look after your kids and look after yourself- but here’s a few helpful ways to squeeze a bit of self-care into that busy schedule.
Is there too much pressure to be the perfect parent?
Today there is huge pressure to be the perfect parent. We explore where this pressure comes from and what affect it has on mums in particular