‘Yes, I cuddled her when she cried…’ one mum’s powerful response to being judged
People are just trying to help – but being told a dozen different things by a dozen different more experienced mums can take its toll. And most of us know that there is a fine line between friendly advice… and being judged. Because when you have a precious new baby and you’re finding your feet, […]
9 years ago
Today’s mums feel more judged than ever before. Here’s why…
Ever feel as if there’s a beady eye scrutinising you every time you feed, swaddle or bounce your baby? Well your paranoia may in fact be well founded: the latest study shows that mothers today face more judgement and scrutiny than any generation before them. The reason? Community surveillance. When Cardiff University researchers interviewed mother […]
9 years ago
‘This Is How Judgemental Other Parents Can Be’
“Fug off you. That mine” he roared. “Oh my God D!”, I smiled. I was busy counting how many words Ethan had managed. “Five, five words!” I exclaimed, barely able to contain my excitement. It was only then I noticed. Ethan was busy grabbing a teddy from a small child, I’m guessing a four-year-old but […]
10 years ago
‘Mum Shaming’: Parent blogger works to put an end to the judgement
If you’ve ever felt judged for the decisions you’ve made since becoming a parent, you’re not alone. So fed up with the ‘mum shaming’ she has encountered since having children, a parent blogger in the US has started a campaign in an attempt to put an end to the judgement. Julie Maida, who blogs at […]
11 years ago