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Fatumo Osman

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Exploring Parenting: Challenges Of Migrating to A New Country As a Refugee Family

Parenting fosters a child's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development from infancy to adulthood. This involves providing...

Fatumo Osman

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How I finally mastered work-life balance (by giving up on it)

For years, I believed that work–life balance meant perfect ratios — equal time for work and rest, productivity and play. But striving for...

Fatumo Osman

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When Do We (Parents) Stop Parenting?

As parents, we often wonder when our active parenting role comes to an end. A couple of days ago, I was discussing this with a friend—we...

Fatumo Osman

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Understanding Parental Stress and How to Cope

Parenting is often described as one of life’s most rewarding experiences—but it can also be among the most challenging. While children...

Fatumo Osman

4 min read

When Parents Thrive, Children Flourish: How couples’ Relationship Shapes their Child’s Emotional Wellbeing

The quality of a couple's relationship lays the foundation for family life and has a profound impact on their children's emotional...

Fatumo Osman

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Breaking the trauma cycle – Healing ourselves and our children

As parents, we want the best for our children. We work hard to provide them with love, security, and opportunities we may not have had....

Fatumo Osman

4 min read

Self-care for parents

Today’s parents are busier than ever. Many of the parents I coach are hardworking. They want to do well in both work and family. However,...

Fatumo Osman

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What we focus on grows

Parenting is a journey full of joy, challenges, and countless moments that shape not only our children’s lives but also our own. In this...

Fatumo Osman

5 min read

Varför återvänder fler somalier till sitt hemland?

Detta är en fråga som jag ofta får och i denna bloggartikel kommer jag att reflektera över den. För ett år sedan fick jag en förfrågan...

Fatumo Osman

4 min read

Fixing our child or healing ourselves?

Some of the parents I coach seek my help to fix something about their children. This could include how to make their children listen to...

Fatumo Osman

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The Power of Connection: How Relationships Shape Our Health and Happiness

We all seek happiness, and research shows that connecting with our families, friends, coworkers, or neighbors significantly impacts our...

Fatumo Osman

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Summer routines: what is your plan?

Summer is here, and this means schools are closed, and parents might also be at home. Summer can be a challenge as many of us look...

Fatumo Osman

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Euphoria – The feeling of returning home after 31 years

I still remember the feeling I had when I fled from my city of birth, Mogadishu. I was so desperate to leave at every cost. Me, my little...

Fatumo Osman

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Health Inequity Explained: Causes and Consequences

Regardless of which country you consider, when you look into how healthy someone is, you’re likely to uncover a few common social factors...

Fatumo Osman

5 min read

Navigating Acculturation: The Impact of Socialization on Immigrant Youth

Immigration is a critical topic in countries worldwide, with more and more people leaving their home countries to start anew in places as...