by Maria Tumolo | Feb 4, 2015 | Education, National Curriculum, Parenthood, Parenting, Reading
I come from a generation were learning was more about drilling than making the experience fun. The idea that learning could be fun had not yet began to be explored. Competition is high on a small island. What we learnt and how well we performed academically was...
by Maria Tumolo | Dec 1, 2014 | Child Development, Early Years Foundation Stage, Filial Love, Motherhood, Parenthood, Parenting
It’s been a of couple months since Angelo has begun using the ‘L’ word. Sometimes, he’ll nozzle up to me like a puppy and says “I love you mummy”. I simply melt and my heart feels so full of love for him too. Other times in the middle of me scolding him he’ll say “I...
by Maria Tumolo | Nov 20, 2014 | Motherhood, Parenthood, Parenting, Parenting and Mixed Race Children, PND, Pregnancy, Reading, Well-Being, Woman's Health and Pregnancy, Women's Health
You can never forget the day you meet Kevin. Although I met him when I was still in the throes of postnatal depression, I can’t forget him despite the fact that I’ve forgotten so much else from that time. I first heard about him several years ago pre children. I’d...
by Maria Tumolo | Nov 9, 2014 | Motherhood, Parenthood, Personal Freedom, Self-Esteem and Motherhood
… its all I’ve ever wanted out of life. Freedom to be free, to be me, to wander and drink up all that a life has to offer. I grew up in an extended family in a time when even a random stranger felt it was their prerogative to correct any misdemeanor a...
by Maria Tumolo | Sep 30, 2014 | Motherhood, Parenthood, Parenting, PND, Well-Being, Women's Health
I’m really glad that I didn’t allow postnatal depression to put me off having another baby. Motherhood the second time around is SO different! Especially, as I have one boy and one girl… as you may know. Mothering both children requires different...
by Maria Tumolo | Aug 31, 2014 | Child Development, Family Recreation, Milestones, Natural Afro Hair, Natural Hair, Natural Hair and Motherhood, Parenthood, Parenting, Siblings, Speech Development
A few months ago I wrote an update on my children’s development, since we’ve been living in our new home. This summer has gone by really quickly but we sure have had fun getting to know new community. Because I’m with them most of the time, I have...
