by admin.maria | Mar 1, 2018 | Families, Fatherhood, Film Making, Interviews, Motherhood, Parenthood, Parenting
People of colour are slowly beginning to see ourselves and our lives portrayed on screen. Of course, there is scope for improvement but it good to acknowledge the shift. I dare say if there are more of us behind the camera, then the telling of our stories will grow...
by admin.maria | Jan 17, 2018 | Lifestyle, Milestones, Motherhood, Parenthood, Parenting
As a parent you may worry about whether or not you’re doing a good job raising your child(ren). I tune in to my children’s conversations. I observe how they interact with each other. I’ve noticed how they speak and behave gives me an indication of what I’m doing right...
by admin.maria | Nov 21, 2017 | Lifestyle, Motherhood, Well-Being
After Angelo was born, I felt as though I lost myself. He was very rarely settled. Even after being fed, he cried a lot due to colic. It wasn’t until he was a toddler that I finally felt as though I was finding my feet. I’d begun attending a postnatal depression...
by admin.maria | Nov 18, 2017 | Lifestyle, Motherhood, PND, Well-Being
I often write about my children’s milestones but I’ve written on for myself over the years. Recently, I’ve been looking at my blog, thinking about moving forward as a freelance writer and professional blogger. It got me to thinking about where I’ve come from. When I...
by Maria Tumolo | Apr 29, 2017 | Book Review, Children's Literature, Motherhood, Picture Books
My Mummy is Superwoman is the second picture book by Casey Elisha and Illustrated by Aliecee Cumming. The Tiger Tales reviewed her first book Love Thy ‘Fro , last year. The kids enjoyed it. Between the two picture books Casey also published My Empowerment Diary, which...
by Maria Tumolo | Mar 23, 2017 | Expat, Family Recreation, London, Motherhood, Outdoor Activities, Parenting
There’s something about London on a sunny day. I remember the moment I feel in love with London. New to The City, armed with the Lonely Planet guide book I was gifted by my Cambridge family, it took me an hour over to find Tate Modern gallery. I’m still crap at...
