Emmeline Tyler

Three things you can do while you wait for your commune to exist

If you are a parent, it is likely that at some point you have looked around your home with barely another adult in sight and wondered something along the lines of “So apparently it takes a village to raise a child, but where is mine?” or “Why don’t we

Supports for and barriers to breastfeeding/bodyfeeding [1]

Note: In my last article I invited readers who were reading this article on email to reply to the email. I have since learned that I didn’t have the reply function turned on. So if you did email me it fell into the internet abyss, please re-send if you

The "choice" to breastfeed

Bodyfeeding, usually referred to as breastfeeding, is almost always framed as a choice [1]. “Choosing to breastfeed or bottle-feed with formula is one of the first important decisions. Here's how to decide what's right for you and your baby.” – Healthline website On one level, there is

Grief in parenthood

Content warning: This article explores some sensitive topics. Please take care of yourself while reading. Grief is a much-misunderstood emotion in mainstream Australian culture. It is considered a ‘negative emotion’ and associated with a loved one dying — sometimes to the exclusion of all other experiences.  But the reality is that

Supporting the sleep needs of the whole family

One of the biggest concerns of new parents is sleep. This often comes in the form of the question “How do I get my baby to sleep?” Many parents find themselves bleary-eyed, tapping that very question into google at 2am, and the results are usually not that helpful. In general,