Mama Restore

"IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A BABY"

Back in the day, community living was a given. Dating back thousands of years to somewhat recently, people lived in communities for safety, socialization, and shared resources. From the earliest days of humanity our brains have been programmed to live in close proximity to others, to share food and tools, to protect each other, and to exchange ideas.

But the past century has drastically changed the concept of community, no matter if you live in a rural area, a suburban neighborhood, or an urban metropolis. Families no longer co-habitat as intergenerationally as they once did, especially as the appeal of the nuclear family began to increase.

The move from rural living to urban lifestyles to suburbia and then back to city-life has meant that extended families often fracture and live further and further apart. We are often caught up in the reality of constant “busy-ness” that we don’t take the time to get to know our neighbors. And social media has redefined “connection” and “friendship,” leaving us staring at screens more than engaging with the people around us.

The impact of this is apparent on parents and children. The adage “it takes a village to raise a child” is absolutely still true. But somewhere along the way, we’ve lost the “village” we need to raise kids in nurturing, creative, and safe ways. And as a result, families are missing out on crucial learning experiences and much needed support systems. In the end, many parents feel isolated and alone in their struggles, and kids don’t have the opportunity to engage with a diverse group of people and personalities.

New Moms often feel isolated and it for this reason that Mama Restore has created a "Mommy Tribe". We bring Moms to be and new Moms together to share, support, encourage and be there for one another to creat the 'village' or community. Contact us for more information on: 061 922 7037