Category: parenting

• Single Mum Hacks

  I want to preface this post by saying that I am far from the most amazing parent of all time. I struggle, daily. Most nights I go to bed wishing I had done things differently, wishing I could grow another pair of arms to juggle all the responsibility of it. That being said, some nights…

  emmaswritingthings

  4th Nov 2022

  parenting

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• The Contradiction of Parenthood

  The day begins with me doing a ninja crawl out of bed through a sea of limbs. I have to peel children off me as gently as I can in the attempt not to disturb them, which would kill my hopes of a quiet shower. As I shuffle to the bathroom I mutter almost incoherently…

  emmaswritingthings

  27th Oct 2022

  parenting, Short Story, Writing Prompts

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• Entitled vs Empowered

  The last few days I’ve been wallowing in the past a little bit. I have a new perspective now, so I don’t get lost there anymore. It’s still an emotional – I was going to use the word rollercoaster but that’s too fun of a word for how it feels to look back at your…

  emmaswritingthings

  20th Sep 2022

  life writing, parenting

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• Bonding With My Boy

  

  Today I want to share something absolutely amazing with you all. A few days ago, while I was cleaning up, I caught a glimpse of a notebook in my sons room. In big red lettering across the top was printed the word: STORY. Feeling instantly elated and nostalgic, I backed away and left the room…

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  26th Aug 2022

  life writing, parenting, Uncategorized

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• Thoughts on Gentle Parenting

  It’s bloody hard, I’ll tell you that. When I say the words ‘gentle parenting’ often people will just assume that means I’m a pushover and I let my kids rule the roost. What it actually means is treating your child like they are a human being, respecting them and their feelings the same way you…

  emmaswritingthings

  16th Aug 2022

  life writing, parenting

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• Opportunity Matters

  Can we just talk about male privilege when it comes to parenthood for a second please? There is so much to be unpacked here and I would love to read your comments below about your own experiences and view points! Today I want to focus on parenthood and working. I’m a single working parent. I’m…

  emmaswritingthings

  29th Jul 2022

  life writing, parenting, Uncategorized

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• Honest Healing

  

  Sometimes it hits me out of nowhere, how truly alone I have felt in my life. I lean across the window sill in my bedroom to push the window wide before bed, thinking about nothing more sinister than the cool night air and it’s delicious contrast to the warm, soothing sheets while I sleep. My…

  emmaswritingthings

  25th Jul 2022

  life writing, parenting, Uncategorized, Understanding the Narcissist

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