I have experienced Domestic Violence for all of my childhood and a part of my adult life. My father was the most wonderful father you could ever imagine: he was the warm parent - the one with cuddles and tenderness, compassion and empathy. He would participate in my imaginary games, he spent time with me, he championed my successes and came to rescue me when I needed him. He was also the most horrible father you could ever imagine. With a flip of the switch he would become angry and … [Read more...] about A Mother Writes on her Experience of Domestic Violence
Attachment Between Baby and You
I have been reading a bit on attachment theory lately - it's a fascinating topic and something I'm keen to study more in depth. It is certainly an issue for mothers with postnatal depression to be aware of - how their anxiety may be affecting their young baby or toddler. The good news is that it's not too late to work on your parenting so that you can provide a secure attachment for your child. Here is an article on Anxious Attachment - what they describe as Ambivalent/Anxious Attachment … [Read more...] about Attachment Between Baby and You
Single Parents Appreciation Day
Happy Single Parents Appreciation Day for yesterday March 21st to all those who have been or you are a single/sole parent, you have by deep admiration and respect. Read this post we wrote on the stress single mothers experience but just want to also acknowledge the hard work of single/sole parenting of fathers - some of whom are doing it alone and without acknowledgement or support. … [Read more...] about Single Parents Appreciation Day
A Letter To All Mums with Postnatal Depression
Dear Mums, It is the last day of Postnatal Depression Awareness week for 2014. Usually, I am out there planning an event, fundraising for the cause, creating awareness. This year, I am taking care of my own health after a series of stressful events that has prompted me with the little reminder "Kristina, take care of yourself!" You see, like you, I suffer with depression. Sadly, Postnatal Depression was my second major depressive episode and for many reasons, I never fully … [Read more...] about A Letter To All Mums with Postnatal Depression
Stress Single Mums are Under
In a recent survey conducted by Mothers Helpers online via social media, we asked 100 single mums in New Zealand a series of questions which they responded to anonymously so that we could better understand the challenges that they face. Clearing Up the Stigma Contrary to what can be portrayed by media of single mothers, the majority of those that responded to the survey had separated from a committed relationship where they were living together or married and there was only one father … [Read more...] about Stress Single Mums are Under
21 Songs to Lift Your Mood
We know that you can't just "snap out of" depression - it is a healing process just like any other illness. But when you're feeling those blue days when you need to do something to lift your mood, how about downloading these songs on your ipod/mp3 player and sitting out with the sunshine on your face and your bare feet on the grass looking up at those big puffy clouds in that beautiful blue sky? 1. Things Will Get Better - American … [Read more...] about 21 Songs to Lift Your Mood
