Jeanine Balzan Engerer

10/05/2026

Motherhood is heavy and holy at the same time.

This year I am learning what an honour it is to be called a mother,
how hard it is to be a mother,
and how incredibly beautiful it is to be a mother!

Cheers to all mums especially to the mothers who are raising children alone! You have my full admiration 🤗

19/04/2026

The earliest research on how fathers are physically changed by babies came from observations of other animals. These late 20th-Century studies found that many mammalian males – including other primates – show clear hormonal shifts, including rises and drops in hormones like testosterone, vasoprin and prolactin, typically associated with motherhood, as they engage in active parental care.

From before their babies are born, men undergo serious hormonal changes that can powerfully influence their behaviour – with consequences for their child's wellbeing.

09/04/2026

Working on emotional intelligence 🤪

05/04/2026

Happy Easter to everyone 💚

23/03/2026

If you do not process pain it will remain there forever 😔

How to process pain:
1. Acknowledge the pain
2. Talk about it with a trusted person
3. Go to therapy
4. Let the pain strengthen you and let you flourish into a more beautiful person

❤️J

13/03/2026

John Bowlby’s Attachment Theory explains that infants are biologically "wired" to form a deep emotional bond with at least one constant, responsive caregiver.

When a caregiver is consistent and reliable, they become a "safe haven." The child learns that when they are scared or hurt, help is always there.

This bond creates a "secure base." Because the child feels safe, they have the confidence to go out and explore the world, knowing they have a home base to return to.

This first relationship acts as a "mental map" for the future. A secure start helps children grow into adults who trust others and build healthy, lasting relationships.

N.B. The constant caregiver can be anyone it is not restricted to one gender!

26/02/2026

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26/01/2026

19/01/2026

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16/01/2026

Join me tomorrow at 9:15am on 102.3fm

We will be discussing: Early Parenthood 🫶

14/01/2026

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