Joyful Pregnancy & Parenthood- the art of health and happiness for parents

10/06/2022

DIVERSION!
So after some roadworks and planning, this page will now be deleted, and its traffic redirected to my main FB page, about health, Ayurveda and pleasure!
https://www.facebook.com/Flore.Ayurveda
I sincerely hope you will like that page and stay connected, for your own health and pleasure :)
Lots of new info coming in the autumn!

30/06/2017

Dearest friends, times are changing... As a lot of you already know, this spring has been one of reflection, of going inside to feel where calls the heart next. And after a few months of taking time off work, the heart's call became loud indeed!
So this is it. We have now decided to leave Sweden and be nomads for a while. We will travel the world for a year or more, and then see where we are. We will start with Zimbabwe, for a couple of months, and then see where the wind takes us- India, Vietnam, Peru, New Zealand...
We are thrilled, happy, excited. We are rejoicing and in love with life.
And of course, we will be in touch.
We will share our journey but also carry on our teachings and private sessions, through skype or zoom or other internet format.
We leave but will remain present!
So make sure you keep an eye on here, and we will announce every time we make a step and build a new course on internet, or teach at a festival, or open for counselling.
With love and joy
Flore and Petur

11/02/2017

let's rewild our children!!!

Children today are cossetted and pressured in equal measure. Without the freedom to play they will never grow up

02/02/2017

Very interesting research...
"When babies are separated from their mothers for a noticeable period of time, they interpret it as a state of emergency.
Babies separated by only one meter from their mothers, in a crib at the bottom of the bed, showed double the levels of cortisol. Stress hormones cause wear and tear over time, damaging cells and organs."

Pediatrician recommends babies sleep with their mothers at least three years for optimal brain development; says babies who sleep in cribs have smaller brains and insecure attachment Like all mammals, humans have been sleeping with their babies for millions of years. Babies have an innate desire to…

26/01/2017

Beautiful advert, and about time ! There are too many adverts glorifying the use of powder milk. Breastmilk is the most natural and healthiest for babies. There is no debate or question possible about that. It is pure fact.
Of course, the powder milk is wonderful to have as an option when a wonderful mama cannot breastfeed, whether for physical or emotional reasons. It happens. And all the help should be given. Powder milk in that case can really be a saviour. But these are rare cases.
Mostly, we choose not to breasdtfeed for the sake of convenience.
So, rock on breastmilk, we know how fabulous and miraculous you really are

19/12/2016

Beautiful article...
I only breastfed my daughter for 10 months. She had such highly sensitive allergy to milk protein that controlling my diet was incredibly challenging, and one day, it became nearly impossible so we decided to stop. I wish I had had more support at the time to be able to carry on for at least 1 more year . It is such a gift we can give our children. Such a honoring of life at its deepest.

For four-and-a-half years, antibodies, proteins, fats, and wonders yet to be fully understood by science journeyed from my body into my son. Healthy food, healthy living and breast milk nourished him. Yes, you read that correctly. I breastfed my child for four-and-a-half years.

13/12/2016

"Unfortunately, no. In fact, those material presents are a bit like drugs--the dopamine lift is temporary, followed by a deeper inner craving. That's just the way human biology is designed, to keep us motivated toward our goals. But when this boom and bust cycle is repeated over and over -- especially when it happens quickly, as is usually the case on Christmas morning -- it can become tinged with desperation."

“Kids may be screaming for the latest gadget, but what they want more than anything is time with the family. Make that your biggest gift this year.” – MidnightBliss

25/11/2016

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14/11/2016

I love this!!! Thank you for sharing Barefoot Five.

16/10/2016

"Instead, giving babies what they need leads to greater independence later. In anthropological reports of small-band hunter-gatherers, parents took care of every need of babies and young children. Toddlers felt confident enough (and so did their parents) to walk into the bush on their own."

Damaging children and their relationships for the longterm.

14/10/2016

Hallelujah! Let's normalise breastfeeding...
Women have the right to their own bodies and as such, the right to take part of normal life whilst breastfeeding or bottle feeding.

07/10/2016

No, you kid is not a selfish monster and yes, you can make him more compassionate!! Great article :)
"what behavioral scientists call the “availability bias,” which causes us to overestimate the prevalence of something if we see many examples of it. So if everyone at our kids’ school wears $120 sneakers, our kids are going to think that’s normal, not because they’re spoiled monsters, but because it’s what they see every day."

They aren’t beasts; there’s an explanation for why they act that way. Here’s how to fix it.

18/09/2016

Just because so many people do it, it does not mean it is safe...
Let's teach our children time, teach them boredom which is the basis of all amazing creativity, teach them space to be, simply, doing nothing.
Teach them the love of a book.
The love of drawing.
The love of doodling in the sand with a stick.
The beauty of a blade of grass.
Teach them to be free.

Susan* bought her 6-year-old son John an iPad when he was in first grade. “I thought, ‘Why not let him get a jump on things?’ ” she told me during a therapy session. John’s school had begun using t…

15/09/2016

Although I do not agree with everyhting in this article, it brings some interesting points to ponder...
As parents, my man and I are more on the Swedish parenting lines than the English or French strong discipline.
And yet, I do feel that children need some boundaries, some guidelines which form a sort of map for them to understand the world they live in better and easier.
I also believe that the fact that young adults end up burnt out or disillusioned at 20 years old means something is not quite right.
I have had many young clients whose cause of dis-ease and condition is the inability to make efforts for something, believing instead that everything will come to them as easily as it does on apps and computer games.
As parents, we are not friends. We are more than friends, deeper and more stable. We are there no matter what.
We are there to inspire and love but with this comes a huge responsibility: we are here to guide. To give the tools and values to help this beautiful being be the most content and whole that they can, for themselves and humanity, in all situations, good and bad.
And it is not a small responsibility.
We as adults have become scared of saying no, too tired generally from long days to fight or argue.
Chosing the easy way, we fail our children.
What do you think as a parent?

As the children spared the rod come of age, doubts about the practice are growing, Judith Woods finds

09/09/2016

A very well done video with great advice!
Bringing food to new parents is one of the best things you can do to support them.
You can also offer to clean the flat, do the washing up, the washing.
But just come, do the help you meant to do then leave.
The parents and new baby need time to be alone, a babymoon to discover eachother.
Later, after about a month, go and visit for real :)

02/09/2016

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31/08/2016

"we can’t let natural birth go extinct, because it’s way more than just a romantic ideal. Babies born vaginally (and without medication) have many health advantages.
While we can’t fully control what happens in our births, and of course, sometimes interventions are necessary (though often they aren’t!), you can embrace core beliefs that will increase your chances of having the birth experience that is healthiest for you and baby. "

Pathways to Family Wellness magazine promotes holistic parenting and informed lifestyle choices from leading experts.

12/08/2016

Something magical happens when you teach young people about happiness