Raising Ukrainian speaking child but having difficulties finding books for them? Here are some books we own and most of the best books for a baby you can find on today’s Ukrainian market, either originals or translated ones. I did my research, so I can share it with you. Best books for youngest Contrast Book…

A baby needs boundaries. They need someone who can stand them and not break. Alla Slotvinska “Playing Together or How to Cope with Child’s I-do-not-wants” I’ve read a lot of parenting books. Now it’s rather a sport than a research. However, I am still looking for a brilliant, and with no doubt have some useful…

In the winter, I pondered: what do I suppose to do during hot Emirati summer? Maybe there is a place where moms with children are welcome? Perhaps there is a place where children’s screaming sounds organically like frogs in a pond and don’t bother anyone? Perhaps there is some sort of training for moms with…

The other day, I discovered that while bone broth is on the new crest of popularity in the world, in Ukraine its popularity has tragically fallen for unknown reasons, if not threatened with extinction. A bone broth that is considered the basis of healthy guts all over the world, the key to a well-established digestion,…

Yes, it is difficult, especially when you are alone. It is difficult when the baby is yelling and you are not able to find the reasons. And when he does not let go to the toilet, let alone shower or eat. Hard when he gets sick. It is physically difficult to pull a ladder loaded…

What should the postpartum period of a healthy person look like? Firstly, ideally, the body should be physically prepared for pregnancy and childbirth—there are specific exercise routines designed for such purposes. However, this does not eliminate the need for special care during postpartum recovery. The postpartum period is considered to last 6–8 weeks, which is…

I’m congratulating myself — and you — on developing a genuine interest in hormones and nutrition. This will grow into a series of informative and practical articles. Why Track Your Menstrual Cycle? Today, there are many convenient apps to track your cycle. If you’re also using the sympto-thermal or Creighton method — even better! These…

I decided to share some insights about everyday culture in the broadly defined “Arabia” — the wider Arab world. Specifically, about the female body after childbirth, motherhood, and care during the first days of a baby’s life. There is much to learn, to be surprised by — and most importantly, to rethink. Recognition of Labor:…

Today, I will likely lose some readers. I do not chase popularity; my blog is more for the soul and to enrich Ukrainian content, not for profit or fame. So, if this doesn’t suit you — goodbye. Critical Moments in Life On January 22, 2014, I stood on Maidan amid smoke and chaos, feeling like…

I’ll say it right away: I don’t regret stuffing myself with chocolate during the first two months—not one bit. It gave me just enough endorphins to survive. But if it were up to me, I’d have stayed in that sweet, brand-new maternity ward with its balanced five-meal-a-day routine for a few years. Even now, when…