New survey reveals being a parent is lonely
Loneliness has become an epidemic that ‘runs deep among parents’ According to a new survey, the majority of parents feel lonely. In the survey, conducted by the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, it was found that modern parents are experiencing loneliness more than they are not. Between social media and a lack of community, […]
2 years ago
New motherhood can feel lonely: 3 easy steps to finding new mum friends
It’s like with most things – easier to enjoy when you have someone to share it with. There is no denying that becoming a mum is a major event for all of us. Probably the most lifechanging thing any of us will ever go through, to be honest. And to many, navigating this new life […]
7 years ago
Aoibhín Garrihy reveals she found pregnancy ‘lonely’ in the beginning
‘It all hit me like a ton of bricks.’
8 years ago
So You’re Bored Of Me Over-sharing My Life As A Mum?
The dominant gender on social photo-sharing site Instagram is female. On both Facebook and Twitter, it’s male. A layman’s analysis would suggest that women are into visual communication. What’s striking about this is how it relates to the reputation of the three social media networks: Twitter has a political edge and leads the conversation, Facebook […]
10 years ago
Woman asks strangers to “adopt” her and her son for Christmas
We’ve said it time and again, Christmas tends to be a time when you sit down and celebrate with your nearest and dearest. But for one single mum in the US, this year is looking a little sparse in terms of people to celebrate with after she agreed to let her daughter spend the holidays with […]
11 years ago