Where family stories find their voice
We believe every family experience deserves to be heard — the joyful firsts, the exhausting middles, and the grief that no one talks about enough. The Denenberg Report has been gathering those voices since 2011.
"Becoming a parent doesn't make you an expert. It makes you a student for life."— The Denenberg Report
Raising children
School phobia: far more than just a fear of school
When a child refuses to go to school, parents often face confusion and guilt. Understanding the psychological roots of school phobia changes everything.
Maternity in your own words: the unfiltered truth
A collection of raw, honest perspectives from mothers sharing what no parenting book prepared them for — in their own words.
Travelling by train with a baby: a realistic guide
Packing, timing, nursing on the go — everything you actually need to know before boarding a train with a little one for the first time.
Editor's picks — Grief & Perinatal Loss
The hidden face of perinatal grief, in her own words
Bloom Magazine's deeply moving account of the silence that surrounds pregnancy loss — and the courage it takes to break it.
Perinatal grief struck me four years ago — I've been holding my breath since
A personal essay that refuses easy consolation. One of the most read pieces on perinatal loss published in the French press.
Grieving the last child: when a family feels complete and incomplete
The quiet mourning of closing a chapter — saying goodbye to the possibility of another pregnancy, and what that means for a mother's identity.
The journey before and after
Eating well during pregnancy: what to prioritise on your plate
A practical, evidence-based breakdown of nutrition during pregnancy — what to eat more of, what to avoid, and how to manage cravings without guilt.
Making the most of parental leave: a guide to that in-between time
Parental leave is rarely the idyllic pause we imagine. Here's an honest look at how to navigate the transition — practically and emotionally.
The Gilbert Labs surprise box: a gift worth giving to new mothers
Not all gift boxes are created equal. This one caught our attention for what it says about how we should be taking care of new mothers.
Everyday life, examined
In 2019 I started a bullet journal — and it changed how I run my family
One mother's account of picking up a bullet journal and discovering it wasn't just a planning tool — it became a way to reclaim her mental space.
Little mum, big heart: gift ideas that actually mean something
A warm and personal selection of meaningful gifts for the mothers in our lives — thoughtful, unpretentious, and chosen with care.
More stories are on the way.
The Denenberg Report is continually updated with new voices and perspectives on family life. Check back soon.
About The Denenberg Report
The Denenberg Report was founded with a simple belief: that family life is too rich, too complicated and too important to be reduced to advice columns and parenting tips.
We curate and link to voices across the web — bloggers, journalists, psychologists and parents — who are telling family stories with honesty and depth. Our focus spans parenthood, pregnancy, perinatal grief, and the quieter transitions of family life.
This is an independent publication with no advertising. We are supported entirely by our readers.