ClosetMom

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Child of God first. A proud mother of one amazing little girl. Helicopter aunt to other wonderful little ones. Closet Mom is a BA Psychology and Philosophy graduate and trained people development specialist. A a firm believer in the positive effects of peer-support in all forms; celebrating femininity in the many roles, responsibility and abilities. She is an advocate for taking the time to create and rediscover yourself each day... for each day is different and a blessing from God.

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CLOSETMOM: State of the nation regarding violence against Women

ClosetMom - September 18, 2019 2

I’ve been quietly observing the situation regarding the abuse and killing of women and children in this country. It is a hotly debated yet touchy subject. You don’t know whose toes you might step on regardless of your good intentions. However, as woman who has experienced violence and sexual...

PEOPLE

CLOSET MOM: Breasts… Only Shameful When Feeding A Baby

ClosetMom - August 15, 2019 74

Boobs, arguably the most celebrated part of the female form.It is a multi-million-dollar industry, estimated to grow into a 2 to 4-billion-dollar industry. Women are proud of them and men adore them, until there is a baby attached to one. Then they become unsightly and all of a sudden...

HEALTH & WELLNESS

CLOSET MOM CHATS: Natural Calming Oils For Your Little One – Hit Or Miss?

ClosetMom - August 9, 2019 73

Dear Parents, have you heard about this new craze called the C*B*D Oil? I was minding my business while The Daily Show With Trevor Noah was playing in the background. Then I heard him mention something about a cannabis oil some moms are using on their children. It caught my...

PEOPLE

CLOSETMOM: Day-care vs Nanny

ClosetMom - July 24, 2019 60

MY DAUGHTER IS EIGHTEEN MONTHS NOW, AND I AM READY TO START FOCUSING ON MY OTHER PROJECTS A BIT MORE. IT’S A TRANSITIONAL PHASE WHICH I’M NOT SURE WHO WILL BE AFFECTED THE MOST: ME OR BABY. We have not spent a day away from each other since she was...

PEOPLE

CLOSETMOM: Returning to work after having a baby, no-brainer. Is it?

ClosetMom - July 12, 2019 16

So, You're a new mom, bliss! You are taking care of new life and adjusting; then next thing you know, time is up and you must leave your little one with someone else... A stranger... while you head off to work. THE DREAD! No one can take care of your baby...

PEOPLE

CLOSETMOM: The dreaded feeling called “Mom Guilt”, Can We Ever Get Rid Of It?

ClosetMom - July 8, 2019 5

Interacting with other women, I realised that to juggle a lot of responsibilities is increasingly normalised. The more you do, the more celebrated you are as a strong woman and the less you do then the less celebrated you are as a capable woman. It is a new era and...

PEOPLE

CLOSET MOM: When You’ve Had Enough Of Saying “No, she’s a girl”

ClosetMom - June 26, 2019 14

Toddlers tend to demand a lot of patience from their parents. What no one tells you is that you have to have patience for the friendly strangers too... Every time I go out in public with my daughter, she attracts a lot of attention because, well... she’s a loud busy...

LIFESTYLE

MOM CHATS WITH CLOSET MOM: Comparative Mothering, detrimental?

ClosetMom - June 7, 2019 99

As a new mother, there are always going to be missteps and mistakes. Pounding on the guilt wont help you become a better mom, chatting to others in the same boat about it, will... My husband and I went out with our daughter to the pharmacy to get some prescription...

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