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Why is it Easier to Criticise than Compliment?
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Growing up, my parents were constantly criticizing one another. My mom was a stay-at-home parent, while my father was always working. Naturally, she took on the bulk of the household…
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I’m Not Saving Money on my Child
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Our little family is in an exciting phase – we’re finally setting up a room for our daughter. Up until now, she’s been sharing a room with us. When she…
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Why We Romanticise the Past (And How to Live in the Present)
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Research suggests that nostalgia is a common experience, with many people reporting feelings of nostalgia at least once a week. It is a bittersweet longing for moments that have passed.…
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What is More Important: Money or Free Time?
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Being a self-employed mother in Croatia is a real challenge. But being a self-employed mother without access to kindergarten? That’s a whole different level of difficulty. It’s a life filled…
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The Honest Truth About Becoming a Parent
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Childhood Views on Parenthood Since I was a child, I never felt drawn to the idea of motherhood. Unlike many of my peers, I wasn’t interested in playing “mothers and…
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Are Fathers and Mothers Equal?
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Nowadays, it is both normal and necessary for parents to be equally involved in raising their children. However, not so long ago, parenting roles were more rigid: fathers were primarily…
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It’s Our Decision: One and Done
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“You never know, that’s selfish, your child will want a sibling, what if…” These are just a few of the comments we’ve heard when people question our decision to have…
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Mothers, Sacrifices, and Society: How Far Have We Come?
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To be a mother is both the most beautiful and the most challenging experience of my life. I want to be fully present for my child, but I also yearn…