If you're reading this, congratulations. It means you, or someone you care about is about to begin the incredible journey of motherhood. And with it, a love that is truly lasting and unconditional. The first time I heard about unconditional love from a child, I was doubtful. What do they know about love? I remember being a child myself, barely understanding what love was, all I wanted was to watch TV. Then I gave birth to my son, and I found myself doubting whether my baby truly loved me. My...
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Fact: In some communities (e.g. in Central Africa), it took an average of 5 adults, and up to 15 caregivers in a single day, to care for a newborn. Fact: In older times, goat's milk was commonly used as a supplement, and in many cultures, wet nurses were shared across families. Raising a child was never meant to be a 1:1 duty. No matter how independent or introverted you are, whether you find the door closed or you've closed it yourself, there is always another window open for you along...
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The cry of a baby can feel overwhelming, even dreadful. I was fortunate that the hours of non-stop crying only hit hard around my son's second month. But even that one month was enough to test everything I had. To stop the crying, I found myself falling into a loop: trying every hack, losing my temper, and then sinking into indifference, finally just letting time pass. And I thought to myself: how could I do that to the dearest person to me on earth? But the reality is, non-stop crying...
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