Hi, First of all, I want to thank all the organizers, this project was very successful, we had the opportunity to discuss, share, for which, however, it was necessary to open up at first. And I think that the organizers succeeded due to their feeling, empathy and desire to make this world a better place. […]
Dealing with difficult emotions: child’s anger
Emotions are a very important aspect of life, and the awareness of their meaning and mindfulness in experiencing have a huge impact on the proper development of every young person. The way we perceive and experience emotions in early childhood translates into our adult life. In this matter, it is also very important to support […]
Final article from Paula’s heart
In a few time the world changed, our lives changed, our ways about take contact with people changed, and we have to adapt… four months ago we were in Mouriscade (Galiza) making plans for the second round of the project… and we heard to talk about a virus from China called Coronavirus… something that for […]
Motherhood is a presence for better and for worse
I met Kasia months ago to talk to her and write her story. The meeting was so moving and full of tears that I made notes in my Mommas notebook and closed it for months. I knew that we need to hear those words but somehow I was afraid that words can’t reflect emotions of […]
How to fight with anxiety & stress. Natural methods by Marysia
This time I decided on a text about spiritual hygiene, so often forgotten by us. Read how to fight the feelings that have recently overwhelmed us. Chronic stress impairs adrenal gland function, which can lead to a weakened immune system and degenerative diseases. Although herbs are wonderful allies during times of stress, it is important […]
Raising a child in a big city or a countryside? Pros and cons
When I was 19 years old, I decided to leave the village I grew up and study in a city, which I knew nothing about. The main and most important criterium back then, was that is situated over 200 km from my place of birth. I simply dreamed about big city life with a total […]
Care about yourself. 30 minutes ritual
How to care better about my child? How do mums from other cultures support children development? What do they cook to keep them healthy? How do they spent time with children? Why in Galicia in Spain children get fruits as the first meal, and in some other places carrot or potato? All this and many […]
Being a midwife. Interview with Sofia González Salgado
CRISTINA GENDE: How did you get to work on this? SOFIA: It was more an escape from nursing, tired of laboral instability and lack of autonomy C.G.: When do you start searching for another way to attend births? SOFIA: I had a faith crisis, in 2005, when I began to read about physiological labours and […]
Work-life balance, babywearing and relaxing when needed. Interview with Anna Kšírová, founder of Loktu She
Anna Kšírová is a mother of two, medical doctor, babywearing suppporter, lecturer and co-founder of Lokut She, company which produces baby wraps and babywearing clothing. Jana Mitrova: Why have you decided to stop your medical career and start your own business? Anna Kšírová : The story is a bit different. My decision to start my […]
Inspiring woman: an athlete Esther Pedrosa
Esther Pedrosa is a 57 years old athlete from Santiago de Compostela (Galicia,Spain), a referent during decades in the compostelan female sports. In 1987 she won the Spanish Championship of Long Distance, and since there she kept on winning competitions and getting new world awards on her category. Esther is an elite sportswoman, personal trainer, […]