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Parenting with EUPD (Borderline): The Rollercoaster Ride of Life, Love, and Long-Distance Chaos

Parenting is already a wild ride, but when you throw Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) - commonly known as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) - into the mix, life can feel like you’re holding on by the edge of your fingernails. Now, add single motherhood, dating, and long-distance relationships into the cocktail, and you’ve got a…

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Building Resilience in Kids: A Mum’s Guide to Tough Love

We all want our children to grow into resilient, confident adults, but building resilience in kids is often about walking a fine line. In today's world of constant connectivity and over-scheduling, the concept of tough love might seem out of place. But let’s be clear—tough love isn’t about being harsh or punitive. It’s about building…

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Benign Neglect: Why Letting Your Kids Be Bored Might Just Make You Mum of the Year

Let’s face it, benign neglect parenting is trending in 2024 for a good reason. It’s about letting go a little while still caring deeply.. It’s not that you’ve thrown in the towel on raising well-rounded kids, it’s that you’re tired of being an on-call activities director 24/7. Enter "benign neglect"—the new parenting trend that tells…

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Cycle Syncing for Busy Mums: Align Your Life with Your Menstrual Cycle for Better Health

If there’s one thing I wish I’d known sooner, it’s how to stop working against my body and start working with it—specifically when it comes to my menstrual cycle. As busy mums, we’re always juggling—whether it’s kids, work, chores, or just trying to keep our sanity intact. The reality is, our energy levels, mood, and…

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