There are many different breast pumps on the market, each with its pro’s and cons. The same pump won’t work for everyone, leading to conflicting opinions from friends and on social media. Generally, a breast pump is one of the bigger expenses when having a baby, and new mothers don’t have the luxury of testing […]
Author: Christine
Breastfeeding whilst working – why all the hassle?
By ChristineThere are no questions about it. Working and breastfeeding is more difficult than staying at home and breastfeeding or than working and formula feeding. For those who choose this option, hard work and effort await. Perhaps this is why so many mothers don’t even attempt to continue breastfeeding when going back to work. In my […]
Teaching your children manners
By ChristineIt is never too early to teach your child good manners, it is not even something you have to teach. If you and those around you have good manners, then your child will learn them but they do need a little help along the way. Good manners, especially at the table, are a non-negotiable in […]
Managing expectations during pregnancy
By ChristineToday I want to get you thinking on a topic that is very personal to me, as it played such a big role in my parenting journey until now – expectations. Now if you are one of those earth-mothers who found in motherhood your true passion and biggest calling, this blog is most likely going […]
What do I need for my newborn baby – free checklist
By ChristineWith literally thousands of baby products available in stores and online, many new parents feel a bit confused and often ask themselves: “what exactly do I need for my newborn baby?” The truth is that this new baby checklist is probably far shorter than you may think, as many of the gimmicks and gadgets one can […]
New mom’s guide to breastfeeding myths buster – separating the experts from the amateurs
By ChristineIf you are pregnant or have a small baby, you will know that you are surrounded by gurus – your doctor and clinic sister you actually choose and pay for information, but others offer it from the goodness of their hearts, and then you get the complete stranger in the supermarket queue who simply feel […]