Different Shades of Me: My Postnatal Journey.
As a second-time mother, our story teller expected the usual challenges, but when she returned home with her newborn, she felt an overwhelming sense of dread and sadness, despite having a healthy baby. Struggling with isolation and anxiety, she found it difficult to communicate her feelings to her husband, who held traditional beliefs about household roles, and she began to lose interest in everything she once enjoyed, feeling completely disconnected from herself. Read our Sister Story on postnatal depression here.
Parenting in the age of influence; reflections on ‘Adolescence’.
In the documentary Adolescence, Netflix shines a light on the challenges teens face in today's digital age. This article explores the complexities of parenting adolescents, highlighting the impact of online influences, mental health concerns, and the importance of empathy in navigating the teenage years. Discover practical parenting tips to help teens thrive amidst societal pressures and support their mental well-being.
Teaching in a Changing World: Is Our UK Education System Keeping Up?
The education system lags behind AI and automation, leaving kids unprepared for a tech-driven future. While some schools introduce AI and coding, traditional methods still dominate. Change is slow, but parents can help by fostering digital literacy and critical thinking at home.
Sister Stories: Melodies of life
Sister stories: here a valued member of the AMBER community reflects on her journey through life’s joys and challenges. Through her candid insights, she uncovers a profound realisation: while protecting our daughters may come from a place of love, over-sheltering them can leave them unprepared for life’s inevitable hardships.
Sister Stories: Navigating Life, the struggles of growing up Asian with Type 1 Diabetes
In this instalment of Sister Stories we hear from someone who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a child, and now as her parent herself she is ready to share her story here with the AMBER community.
How to get out of a mom rut and avoid festive burnout this Christmas?
Being overwhelmed and in a rut is common for moms all year round. The demands of home life and work life is a contrasting battle and quite often, we struggle to find the right balance between doing everything for others and doing something for ourselves. In this article, we will be looking at how to get ourselves out of a typical mom rut, especially around the festive period.
How is neurodiversity affecting our children and how this is impacting their daily lives?
On the whole, studies have found that children of Asian heritage are less likely to be identified and diagnosed with neurodiversity than white children.
Empowering Young Minds
As parents, we often find ourselves juggling the demands of daily life—balancing work, household duties, and caregiving responsibilities—while also trying to nurture our children’s development. Here you will find useful resources to help empower our children as they navigate the complexities of the modern world.
