Pregnancy and Birth
Prenatal Classes & Birthing Yourself into Parenthood ~ Sarah Juliusson
The LabOrinth: Metaphor and Imagery for Labour ~ Pam England
Ready or not, when labour begins you are catapulted across an invisible, but felt, threshold...
Opening ~ Linda Epstein
I can remember dreaming of a contraction. I can remember crying in the shower. And I remember the unfolding of unbelievable love I felt holding my baby boy...
What's a Father or Partner to Do? ~ Pam England
It is not so much what you know or what you do that makes a difference, it is just being there and believing in her...
Why Invite a Doula? ~ Pam England
A trained doula can help create and protect intimacy within the birth space...
Looking into the Eyes of the Dragon ~ Robin Sale
Acknowledging fears and working with them prior to birth will mean that much less tension will be carried into labor. Like the proverbial dragon under the childhood bed...
Birthing Again
Sibling Preparation ~ Sarah Juliusson, Published in Urban Baby 2005
While the birth of a new child into the family will bring inevitable changes to the role of your firstborn, there are simple steps you can take to support him or her in this transition...
Doing it All Over Again... ~ Sarah Juliusson, Published in BabyVibe October 2007
When we conceived our second child I had no idea how different the experience would be. From the combined exhaustion of motherhood and pregnancy to the unique blend of excitement and fear over doing it all over again...
On Motherhood
Good is Good Enough ~ Sarah Juliusson, Published in BabyVibe February 2008
I should ... these two words get us into trouble. We have an image of what we should be able to do as parents. Yet, what we perceive we Should be able to do and what we actually Are able to do in our lives is often quite different. This is where four more words come in handy: Good is Good Enough....."
When I'm a Mom... ~ Sarah Juliusson, Published in BabyVibe October 2007
When I am a mom, I will ~ and so it began. We all once held an image of the mother we would be. Perhaps we envisioned that somehow we would do a better job than others we had witnessed at finding balance our lives. We would love our children wholeheartedly and still nurture ourselves....
The Power of Self-Care ~ Sarah Juliusson, Published in BabyVibe October 2007
Perhaps when you think of self-care, you have visions of a pedicure, massage, or yoga class. Indeed, physical self-care is a big part of the overall picture. But eliminating critical thinking, not over-scheduling, releasing the need to be perfect, finding time for a much-needed rest and downtime to refuel are also integral to self-care.....
Are you Shining? ~ Sarah Juliusson, Published in BabyVibe April 2008
Think back to the last time you needed help as a mother. Did you reach out? How did it feel to ask for help?.....
On Mother's Day... ~ Sarah Juliusson, Published in Urban Baby Spring 2008
On Mothers Day you may be looking forward to breakfast in bed, flowers, and handmade gifts from your little ones. It is a day of recognition, honouring, and celebration. We eagerly anticipate the special attention and care, knowing that the next day life will return to our normal routine once again......
Asking for Help ~ Sarah Juliusson, Published in BabyVibe January 2008
You know the look, right? When our children are in a place of absolute pure delight they radiate life. There are moments, too, when we mirror their radiance and that spark of pure joy is fully alive in us as well...
Beyond Playdough ~ Sarah Juliusson, Published in BabyVibe September 2008
“Having forgotten all obstacles and limitations, all distractions and negations, there is nothing you do not know how to do. Surprise yourself.” What would it look like if you took a risk and tried something completely new?...
Parenting
Why Choose Natural Toys? ~ Allan Alomes, co-founder Natural Pod
By encouraging imaginative play, parents can create a richer, deeper environment in which their child will thrive...