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Why Sweden is not the Perfect Parenting Example We thought it Was

Posted on June 4, 2013 by

If I read an article about schooling, bedsharing and generally ‘positive parenting’ practices it’s almost guaranteed that Sweden will get a mention only a few paragraphs in. Held in incredibly high regard because of their long maternity leave (almost a … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Gina Ford – Author of The Contented Little Baby Book

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

Dear Gina, I was interested to learn of your latest book “The Contented Mother’s Guide” (via this Daily Mail article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2110738/Don-t-say-sex-ready-childcare-guru-Gina-Ford-tells-new-mothers.html). I haven’t read your book yet so am only commenting on what appears to be the press releases sent out … Continue reading →

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Flexible Maternity Leave – Is it Really a Step in the Right Direction?

Posted on November 13, 2012 by

I need to start this post by apologising to fathers and all those who campaign for their rights, because I know this blog is going to really rile them. In a way that’s good, because they need to still be … Continue reading →

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