The Motherlode - Real Talk from Real Parents
We talk to 7 women about all things parenting. From how they were raised, to being the parents they are today. We speak about | mental health | surprise pregnancies | twins | co-sleeping | choosing to have no children | breastfeeding| being a working parent | being a full-time parent | the importance of family | the importance of breaking the cycle of toxic parenting | just to name a few. We hope you learn a thing or two, or at the very least, feel seen and heard.
The Motherlode - Real Talk from Real Parents
Episode 3: Alice
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Stefanie Maccar
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Alice is one of the most honest and beautiful people I know. Alice lives in the northern suburbs of Melbourne with her partner and daughter, but her story about parenting isn't a fairytale.
Alice is an only child of Chinese immigrant parents and was living at home when she found out she was pregnant. Alice speaks about the decision to have her baby and how she rose above traditional norms to raise a family on her terms.
This episode of the Motherlode touches on the following topics:
- Family & social pressure
- Suprise baby: timing and mixed emotions
- Mental health
- Having one child
- Children out of wedlock
- Maternity leave
- Working with kids
As we do in each episode, we also talk about all things parenting - from how we were raised, the pregnancy, the early days and the present.