Parents are responsible for caring for and giving our children everything they need for their healthy development, from their physical health to their emotional education. And without a doubt, one of the things that we care about the most as parents is making sure that our children are happy.
"Let's see if you can clarify it once," the father of a baby told me the first time they came to the nursing office. I no longer remember what they asked me, but she nervously hugged the little boy while he reproached me, with good reason, that they had asked several other professionals the same question and we were all giving him a different answer.
Sometimes couples with children and without children meet to celebrate good times and catch up on their lives. The truth is that it is nice to hear from others, to share the good news and the not so good; However, there are times when lines are crossed that should not be crossed, and one of them is that of children: why should we stop asking couples without children "And you, by when?"
The latest report 'Single parenthood and employment', prepared by the Adecco Foundation, already warned of the vulnerable situation of mothers of single parent families. In fact, 80% have seen their employment and economic situation worsen with the pandemic, a fact that has a direct impact on their mental and emotional health and on the way in which they can raise their children.
"I am very impatient," I told myself for many years. To this day I still say it, but only in certain situations. Standing waiting for my turn, for example, reduces my patience with each passing minute.
Fortunately, more and more parents are involved in the upbringing and education of their children, something that brings important advantages both for the parents themselves, as well as for their partners and of course, for the baby.
Anika Wells is a member of the Australian Parliament and also a mother of twins. She and her babies have made headlines, as she appeared before Parliament with them in her arms, to speak during Australian Multiple Birth Awareness Week.
Many parents choose to sleep with their children, either in the same bed or placing a cot or extra bed next to them. Feeling its smell, warmth and breath while they sleep is really wonderful, and it brings so many benefits that for some it becomes the most natural and comfortable option for the whole family to rest.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
