Based on the photos in this post, I think it’s self-explanatory how long I’ve been working on writing this article. The truth is, each time I come back to write or review it, my brain either goes wild with points to include, or I sit there confused with myself. I have been a mama for over five years now, and honestly, I can’t say I’ve fully “found myself” again – but at the same time, I am completely and utterly fulfilled in every way possible. It’s all a work in progress, and it’s important to accept that. What Does “Finding Yourself” Really Mean? “Finding yourself” can mean something different for everyone, so don’t feel you have to put yourself in this category. Many of us women who become mothers, become so focused on our children that we simply put ourselves second to the point that we essentially forget who we are/were before having kids. The reality is; once we have children we will never be the exact same person as we were before them. Not only physically but mentally – there is always another human to think about, care for, feed, etc. By finding yourself, we don’t refer to you…
Over the last few weeks, I have taken some time to rebrand and rethink my focus for this space – this was not my intention initially, but the blissful sunny autumn days ended, the holiday rush started, and the cold and flu season hit. I became grounded and drained in the realness of motherhood. None of those stylish outfits came to mind, but rather cozy sweatpants and loungewear – I could not be bothered with hair or makeup, and unapologetically wore the same sweatshirt for a week. There is so much more to my life than fashion (which I love to my core), but I spend 80% of my days reading about parenting psychology and childhood development instead of WWD. It’s time to regroup back to my core, so let’s *insert the Mickey Mouse theme song* and “Mix It Up, Mix It Up – I Can’t Hear You – Mix It Up”. As per my initial re-introduction, I am not here to produce fluff pieces and those “Instagram-perfect” shots; as pretty as it all may be, our parenting realities go much deeper than that. Let’s agree on a casual mix of both and see how the months flow. Therefore, rather…
If you’ve scrolled through your social media feed lately, you’ve probably come across the term “gentle parenting” more than once. From Instagram reels to TikTok videos, this approach to raising children is taking the parenting world by storm, and for good reason. But what exactly is gentle parenting? And why are so many modern parents gravitating towards it? In today’s post, we’ll dive into what gentle parenting is, why it’s becoming so popular, and how you can start integrating it into your parenting style—without feeling like you need to be perfect. Although we all can agree that we ARE perfect – no matter how you decide to parent, it’s the way that works best for you that’s most important. What is Gentle Parenting? Gentle parenting is an approach that focuses on mutual respect, empathy, and understanding. It involves guiding your child through positive discipline techniques rather than resorting to punishments or threats. The core philosophy behind gentle parenting is the belief that children are inherently good, and that positive, non-coercive guidance will help them learn to regulate their behaviour, make better choices, and build a healthy relationship with their parents. Key principles of gentle parenting include: It’s an approach that…
