Postpartum depression, burnout and expectations about motherhood are some of the problems that can occasionally invade us with negative feelings such as sadness, guilt or discouragement.
A few months ago I was talking about the importance of having more movies and series that show motherhood in a realistic way, although little by little we have had options that do, such as the famous 'The Letdown' and 'Working Mothers'.
Due to the pandemic, thousands of parents had to move their work home, resulting in a true circus act for many, in which we must balance childcare and typical household chores with teleworking.
Every September our children start a new school year and we cannot believe how old they are getting. A few days ago my daughter started high school first and the memory came to me of when she started first as a child with her two little curly tails, thirteen years ago. (Oh my gosh, it seems like yesterday!)
There is no doubt that the coronavirus came to drastically change our lives, completely transforming the routine of all families, the way we work and, mainly, the way we relate to other people.
Little by little Spanish children are returning to the classroom, and this year it is impossible not to feel doubts and even some fear about the health situation we are experiencing. Not surprisingly, many parents are considering not taking their children to school for the moment, and others will do so wrapped in uncertainty and fear.
Time flies and in the blink of an eye our children grow up. There are many famous phrases and quotes about life with children or that fit perfectly with it. But without a doubt one of my favorites is the one that says that days are long but years are short.
The way in which we communicate with our children from birth, and even from when they are inside the womb, leaves a mark on their personality, much more than we think.
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.
