Photo by Africa images via Canva The other day I dropped my son at daycare, and when one of the parents said, “I’m so glad the holidays are over,” I couldn’t have agreed more. After having a kid, holidays are just… different. You get tiny pockets of rest, sure, but most of the time it’s […]
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Photo by FG Trade via Canva I went into labour believing I was prepared. I had done everything “right”: prenatal yoga, daily walks, swimming, perineal massage, antenatal classes, and hours of positive birth affirmations. By the time labour finally began, I was very overdue. People kept asking me, “So when are you due?” and I
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My partner and I come from very different backgrounds — I’m Hungarian, he’s Indian — and we’re raising our child in New Zealand while our families live in the US and Europe. Because of this, we’re constantly surrounded by different opinions about how long parents “should” stay home with their babies. It’s fascinating, confusing, and
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Photo by nurlita via Canva Some days, parenthood feels like a marathon you didn’t sign up for — and today was one of them. When the Day Starts at 100% Chaos Today was one of those full‑throttle, no‑pause, emotionally chaotic days. The kind where you start off strong and by 5pm you’re wondering if your
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Photo by pixelshot via Canva After my last post about the never-ending cleaning cycle, I realized something important: maybe what I need isn’t just a break, but a better system. A way to keep the chaos in check without draining all my energy or joy. So I’ve started experimenting with small changes—tiny hacks that make
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Photo by any_tka via Canva A Fresh Start There’s something about the end of the year that makes us pause. We look back at the chaos, the laughter, the tears, and the growth — and we start to wonder what we want to carry forward. For me, motherhood has been the biggest teacher, and as
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Photo by D-Keine via Canva The holidays with a baby are equal parts magic and chaos. One moment you’re soaking in the twinkle lights and baby giggles, the next you’re juggling naps, family visits, and a diaper blowout in the middle of Christmas dinner. It’s a season full of joy — but also full of
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Photo by Asia Images Group via Canva Parenthood isn’t just about milestones — it’s about the tiny, everyday moments that take your breath away. The giggles that sound more like little piglets, the way your baby’s eyes search for you in a crowded room, or the quiet peace of holding him close while he drifts
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Photo by cdwheatley via Canva A Shift in Traditions Christmas has always been about traditions, but moving from Hungary to New Zealand turned mine upside down. What used to mean snowy nights, endless food, and cozy family movie marathons now looks more like sunny beaches, BBQs, and camping trips. Same holiday, totally different vibe —
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Image by Marjon Besteman from Pixabay Pregnancy is one of those experiences that everyone tells you about, but you never truly understand until you go through it yourself. It’s a mix of emotions, challenges, and small joys that shape you in ways you don’t expect. In my language we call it áldott állapot, which means
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