*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode contains a few memories of depression. Nothing too heavy, but I want to let you know first.
This took me back to those early days after our eldest, Alfie, was born and having to go to the GP with depression. Yet my day-to-day memories are just of joy. Ah, the human parent mind.Berihan Abbas Donald is a Mum-of-2. She is also a Solicitor, a netballer, a Muslim, and an Egyptian Hong Konger. She is also an expert in placating kids with Pom-bears.
In this episode we talk about fairness and how kids learn (or don't) how that works. Berihan's children are similar ages to my own 6-and-3-year-olds and that is just a daily joy at the moment.
We talk about the challenge of working as a professional when you have school holidays looming. Or even when it's normal school time. (3pm is practically midday anyway isn't it?)
Making time for each other as parents crops up. Or, rather, the sacrifice of that and the knowledge that you can do it in a few years' time...
Berihan asks if, as a Dad, I felt useless in those early days. That leads to a conversation about depression. Memories are scattered with all sorts aren't they?
Finally, what ARE the words to Hush Little Baby!?!?
You can follow Berihan on Twitter here - @BerihanAbbas
You can follow Dad Asks Mums on Twitter - @DadAsksMums
Or on Instagram - @DadAsksMums
If you're affected by the chat about depression, I found Mind were brilliant. Find them at Mind.org.uk
To be on the show, you can email me: [email protected]
I hope you're well. Take care and I'll see you soon.
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By Al Booth*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode contains a few memories of depression. Nothing too heavy, but I want to let you know first.
This took me back to those early days after our eldest, Alfie, was born and having to go to the GP with depression. Yet my day-to-day memories are just of joy. Ah, the human parent mind.Berihan Abbas Donald is a Mum-of-2. She is also a Solicitor, a netballer, a Muslim, and an Egyptian Hong Konger. She is also an expert in placating kids with Pom-bears.
In this episode we talk about fairness and how kids learn (or don't) how that works. Berihan's children are similar ages to my own 6-and-3-year-olds and that is just a daily joy at the moment.
We talk about the challenge of working as a professional when you have school holidays looming. Or even when it's normal school time. (3pm is practically midday anyway isn't it?)
Making time for each other as parents crops up. Or, rather, the sacrifice of that and the knowledge that you can do it in a few years' time...
Berihan asks if, as a Dad, I felt useless in those early days. That leads to a conversation about depression. Memories are scattered with all sorts aren't they?
Finally, what ARE the words to Hush Little Baby!?!?
You can follow Berihan on Twitter here - @BerihanAbbas
You can follow Dad Asks Mums on Twitter - @DadAsksMums
Or on Instagram - @DadAsksMums
If you're affected by the chat about depression, I found Mind were brilliant. Find them at Mind.org.uk
To be on the show, you can email me: [email protected]
I hope you're well. Take care and I'll see you soon.