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The Emotional Connect
The Emotional Connect There is a lot of emphasis on academics and curricula; schemes of work and grades or scores. However, essential to all of these is the Emotional Connect. Without this our children cannot be successful. Without this, our most vulnerable learners will continue to be challenged. Moving forward, into a future where jobs, professions and careers may not yet exist emotional stability, connectedness, and resilience could prove to be vital skills. We are moving, ever more, into a future where flexibility and resilience will be fundamental.
By Andrea Dix (www.andreadix.weebly.com)6 years ago in Families
Reality of breastfeeding for me.
Please understand this is my own experience and i am not judging or talking on anyone’s behalf. Im a mother of three, two boys and one girl. I had my first baby at 19 after being told I wouldn’t be able to conceive without help. I had decided from the start that i wanted to try breastfeeding. Once Albie was born i tried breastfeeding but at the hospital wasn’t any help when it came to how to breastfeed so i presumed i was doing it correctly. I was home the day after giving birth. The midwifes came round to see me for the routine visit, when asked how is breastfeeding i replied with it hurts. The midwife explained it shouldn’t hurt and latching on should be a strong tugging feeling not painful. She watched me attempt to latch Ablie on to the breast and she explained Albie was only sucking my nipple which it why it was causing pain. The midwife then showed me some breastfeeding techniques and positions too make sure he was latched on properly. After a couple of days my milk came it and it hurt A LOT. My boobs were swollen and heavy. Albie couldn’t latch on because of this so i had to use the breast pump. Nobody warned me of my milk coming in and what to expect. Unfortunately things got worse over the week and i started passing clots and blood. Albie was sick blood and i was expressing blood. I ended up back in hospital with an infection on IV antibiotics and told this was due to having Albie and having mastitis. I was so upset and felt like i had let my son down. I’m not ashamed to admit it i ended up with post natal depression but that is another story to tell. I gave up breastfeeding which wasn’t pleasant. I found using breast pads from the freezer helped sooth the pain and hot flannels. It was also recommended that i try cabbage leafs, that also helps its not and old wives tale.
By victoria hall6 years ago in Families
Becoming Sarah: Chapter One
Sarah Friedman scowled as rain pitter pattered menacingly outside her bedroom window. It was the last day of summer vacation and this was just not the way she had envisioned spending her final hours of freedom before entering the eighth grade. Sarah pressed her forehead on the glass and peered out, brooding over the fact that she would have to spend the day inside. As she gazed out through upturned hazel eyes, the phone began to chime but Sarah was in no mood to pick it up. Mind you, it must have only been about ten feet away from where she was hunched over, in her ball of teenage self-pity. Assuming it was nobody important, Sarah rested her head on the window and let out an annoyed sigh.
By Irina Lessne6 years ago in Families
Boggart Hole Clough
Once upon a time in Blackley lived a family who had a house right next to Boggart Hole Clough. Young Wyn loved to do stuff with his dad and this day when he hoped to go out and play with him, his dad says “ Right I’m just off for a game of bowls!”
By Greg Brown6 years ago in Families
Manic mum days
Everyday mum LIFE !!!! My we’re to start lol !!!! Let’s start the day with “what the hell is going on with my brain” .... iv woke up thinking today is going to be good, I’m gonna be on the ball 🤣😫 it’s a shame what you are thinking does not really happen .... iv got up then woke the kids up got the clothes and breakfast sorted ... yes I’m on a roll at this point, I look at the clock and to me it looked like it said 8.45 yes( 8.45 ) so iv thought SHIT !!! My son is gonna be 20 minutes late for school if I don’t leave now... so rushed got everyone in the car and rushed ( in a responsible way ) to school told my son to jump out and go straight to class !! At this point I’m thinking YES you got this at all ok he is on time and your fine to go back home and chill for a bit !
By Kirsty Simpson6 years ago in Families
Parenting Millennials
Some days you wonder if the universe is having a laugh at you or punishing you for learning from youthful exuberance and planning for the rest of your child rearing years. Because, having a mid-age millennial in the twenties and then youngest alpha millennials under ten is a real circus act. This coming from a youth development specialist. But it does have some really cool parent highs though! I have one that doesn't speak much and feels I can't relate or understand and the other two that do nothing but speak, so much now we've had to label it 'comebacks' and 'talkbacks' because they feel I do understand or at least should.
By TanYah Global6 years ago in Families
