A post popped up towards the end of last week in an Attachment Parenting group that we belong to on Facebook. Reading it was heartbreaking. Here was a woman, a mother, not dissimilar to us, feeling frightened about leaving the house. The comments that followed were unswervingly supportive, of course, from like-minded, rational folk who haven’t … More How It Feels: Being a Muslim mother in Britain today
Whether you want to change jobs, progress your career, get the qualification you always dreamt of, or simply keep your brain ticking over, studying is a great way to achieve this. There are so many courses, colleges and universities around now that are geared up to help people study around life. But, in reality, how … More Tips for studying while raising a family
Our Foodie Friday series is for readers wanting to find new, quick and easy recipes. This is a light fish stew; it is SO simple to make and takes no more than 20 minutes to prepare and cook. It’s healthy, wholesome and perfect for all the family. We love this served with either crusty bread … More Foodie Friday: Summer tomato and garlic fish stew
Tomorrow marks the 12th International Widows’ Day. Originally set up by The Loomba Foundation but, since 2010 it has been recognised by the United Nations and celebrated as an official ‘awareness day’. Much of the work done by the UN centres on the developing world, where widows and their children struggle to survive after the … More How it Feels: Becoming a Widowed Parent
Eurgh! Current status: Sweaty Mess. 7.5 months of sweaty mess, in Jo’s case. Nursing a sweaty toddler in Lauren’s case. It’s fair to say that this heatwave, though welcomed in a wider sense (Yay for summer!) is causing some difficulty for us here at The Mother Side! So, whilst we’re not claiming to be staying … More Hot Stuff: Staying Cool And Safe
The world’s attitude to dads is outdated. Many fathers want to take a hands-on role in raising their babies, and research shows this is beneficial to both father and baby (and, indeed, mother). But we live in a society where fathers are sidelined and considered the ‘clueless’ half of the parenting partnership. From being forced … More How it feels: I’m a dad, not a visitor
If you haven’t already, do read Part 1 of Mother Sider Claire’s post from Thursday night before reading tonight’s post. If you’ve read it already, prepare for further feelings of admiration and respect as she brings us up to present day and shares daily routines and insights into Charlie’s condition. We are proud to share … More How it Feels: A baby with Type 1 Diabetes (Part 2)
The world’s attitude to dads is outdated. Many fathers want to take a hands-on role in raising their babies, and research shows this is beneficial to both father and baby (and, indeed, mother). But we live in a society where fathers are sidelined and considered the ‘clueless’ half of the parenting partnership. From being forced … More How it feels: I’m a dad, not a visitor!
Hands up if, like us, your knowledge of diabetes (in all its different guises) is limited. Well, it’s currently Diabetes Week, so now’s your opportunity to understand it a little better. This incredible guest post will be split over two nights, with the second instalment due to be posted on Sunday evening. Mother Sider Claire … More How it Feels: A baby with Type 1 Diabetes (Part 1)
It seems like yesterday that we were looking down at our tiny newborns, helpless and new; eyes blinking in the light of the world outside the womb. Now, twenty months on, we have TODDLERS. They amaze and frustrate us in equal measure, with their wilfulness and uncannily similar spirits. And, despite their shared love of the … More Toddler Talk
