Posts tagged parenthood
Sleeping with our babies…the good, the sad and the snuggly

‘So exhausted parents all over the world, feeding their babies, cuddled up in bed, feel that natural urge to fall asleep together and some do. In lots of cultures it is common place and considered completely safe and in others it would be seen as neglectful to sleep separately from your child. And in others it is used to actively promote healthy development. So where did our fear of co sleeping come from?’

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My five favourite parenting books

‘I am an avid reader of all things birth and parenting.  I literally gravitate towards these shiny books covered in children and bumps.  While my friends are reading cool fashion biographies and literary fiction, I can always be found losing myself in the world of parenthood.  There are many, many books out there.  For every single thing to do with birth and parenthood, you can pretty much find a book on it.  This in itself can be a bit daunting.  So I thought it might be a nice idea to share some of my favourite books.’

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