Sometimes the best path forward begins by questioning what we think we know.
One European mother’s perspective on navigating parenting across two cultures, questioning the “defaults,” and trusting her instincts through it all.
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Parenting Epiphanies
Hi, I’m Natasha — I'm a mother of four, and somewhere between chauffeuring kids to their endless after-school activities, supervising sibling negotiations, and turning up at school events where I was dressed entirely wrong, I started noticing how much of parenting is just defaulting to what is considered "the norm."
Throughout my parenting journey, I've become more confident in trusting my instincts — sometimes that means going with the norm, other times against it.
But I've learned that having a community through it all has been a huge source of inspiration for me.
This is where I share the stories, the small epiphanies, and the moments I stopped doubting myself. If you've ever questioned a “parenting norm” and ended up questioning yourself instead, this space is for you.
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Relatable stories and everyday epiphanies from a curious mom with plenty of questions.
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