Emma ParrJan 172 minHow do we parent without a good role model?All families bring up their children in a multitude of different ways and for most of us (particularly as we are growing up) we are not...
Emma ParrJan 172 minBecoming a parent, the unseen grief and guiltGrief comes in many forms but often is only discussed when it is in relation to someone dying. I see many forms of grief and within the...
Emma ParrJan 172 minHow to move forward after a traumatic experience having a childI believe there are potentially mothers who have had very traumatic experiences either while pregnant, giving birth and in the early...
Emma ParrMar 21, 20212 minHow can we allow hope to blossom when we are in a painful and isolated place?As I sit and write this I am aware of two realities, the outward progress in the vaccination process and the at home struggle of so many....
Emma ParrMar 21, 20211 minHow do you 'Self-Care' as a parent?As the primary carer to babies and young children how do you practise 'self-care' and what does this expression evoke in you? Self-care...
Emma ParrAug 25, 20202 minHow do we cope with family pressures, both in and out of lockdown?When it comes to the pressures of family life, it’s impossible not to look at life through the lens of COVID and lockdown at this time....
Emma ParrApr 6, 20202 minThe sadness of stillbirthsAn awareness week is being held from 29th April to promote perinatal mental health. Throughout pregnancy mental health is important,...
Emma ParrApr 6, 20202 minSurviving the festive season with a newbornChristmas and New Year is a wonderful time for many, but it can also bring pressure on those who are celebrating their first Christmas...
Emma ParrOct 24, 20192 minWhen two becomes threeFamily dynamics impact us throughout our lives. A time when we often become hyper aware of it is when our immediate family has a new...
Emma ParrJun 22, 20191 minToddler Trials Toddlers pick their moments to test us, in the middle of the road, a supermarket or a restaurant. It is hard to not feel embarrassed when...
Emma ParrJun 12, 20192 minThe Loneliness Of MotherhoodBecoming a mum is life changing. There are expectations of how the birth will be and what it will be like with the baby...