We all know as parents there?s no greater advice than that taken from personal experience. Words of wisdom don?t come from books or statistics. Professors of whatnot can spout all they like about what?s good and bad, how we should raise children and how to get it all wrong.
But unless they?ve sat up at 2am with baby puke in their hair, what the hell do they know? Blogging is all about sharing our experiences, dipping into others? lives and maybe learning something in the process ? or just having a laugh at how we muddled along but got there in the end.
Which is why we?re introducing Parentonomy, a chance to share posts every week on an aspect of bringing up children.
An ?onomy? means the laws or structures of something. And while we would argue there?s little structure and very few laws involved with bringing up a child (except love them and do the best you can), we want to hear your experiences, your views, your successes and failures, even your funny stories.
You can either write a post in the coming week, and link it up here. Or link up a past post on the topic.
Parentonomy is parenting according to you. Take a look at the topics we have covered so far
And we?d love you to join in.
This week?s Parentonomy is all about Post Natal Depression.
Because, after a year of trying, I?ve finally committed my story to words.
I?ve been inspired by others who are starting to come out and overturn the stigma associated with this most bewildering illness.
Many of you will have heard of Black Dog Tribe, a site started up by Ruby Wax to break down barriers and encourage people to talk about their depression. The comedienne will be speaking at Britmums Live in June.
Blogging and social media is suddenly breaking down the isolation felt by so many.
And we?d like to be part of that, by inviting you to link up your story to mine.
Hope to see you there,
Donna