Parenting Traditions Around the World: What Different Cultures Can Teach Us
Explore parenting traditions around the world and what different cultures can teach us about raising emotionally healthy, resilient children.
Baby blues and post natal period: what helps, what’s normal and when to seek support
Baby blues affect a large number of women Baby blues affect a large number of women in the days following birth, yet they are still rarely talked about honestly. If you’ve found yourself tearful, emotionally raw, anxious or overwhelmed after having a baby,...
Why is singing effective in relieving postnatal depression?
You may have read in the media recently about women with postnatal depression experiencing a significant reduction in symptoms and increase in mental wellbeing. The effect was after involvement in a 10 week signing group activity, whereby the control group were also...
Support for new dads in their new role as parent
Dr Andrew Mayers of Bournemouth University has conducted a research study looking specifically at how men feel about the support they receive during their partner’s pregnancy. At easibirthing® and parenting, we completely believe the study’s reported...
Having appreciation and gratitude as a parent helps mental health
This is unlikely to come as a huge surprise to any parent out there, but a recent study shows that hearing “thank you” really does boost our psychological well-being. Appreciation and gratitude from those that we love helps us feel heard, seen and understand for what...