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Dads and Support People Parenting Women's Health

Sharing the Mental Load Means Letting Go of Some of It

A little while ago, I wrote about the mental load and how exhausting it can be to be the person who remembers...

After Birth During Pregnancy Parenting Perinatal Mental Health Women's Health

Birth Trauma Awareness: Holding Space for Every Experience

For many women, birth is spoken about as a single moment of joy — something to be remembered as “the...

After Birth Parenting Women's Health

Being the Default Parent: The Mental Load No One Can See (But Everyone Feels)

This blog actually started, very unglamorously, in a conversation between three successful women with...

After Birth Parenting Women's Health

Letting Go of Mum Guilt: How Having Your Own Hobbies Makes You a Better Parent

If you’ve ever felt that twinge of guilt for taking time for yourself while your kids are around, you’re...

Parenting

When Every Second Counts: A Mother’s First Aid Story

When I was a tween and teen, I volunteered with St John Ambulance. Every Monday night we’d meet at an...

After Birth Dads and Support People Parenting Perinatal Mental Health

Supporting Partners & Support People During the Perinatal Period

Having a baby is really hard. It’s tiring, it’s emotional, it’s draining, there is...

After Birth Dads and Support People Parenting Perinatal Mental Health

Anticipatory Anxiety in New Parents and Support People: The Shadow of the Past

Becoming a parent or a primary support person is a profound life transition. Alongside excitement and...

Parenting

Back-to-School for Parents: Supporting Your Kids and Yourself

January and February are full of transitions. Whether it’s children heading back to school or parents...

After Birth Parenting Perinatal Mental Health

Surviving the Christmas Comparison Trap: A Guide for Parents

Ah, Christmas. That magical time of year that’s supposed to be full of joy, wonder, and family fun. But...

After Birth Parenting Perinatal Mental Health

Understanding ADHD: Supporting Your Daughter Starts with Understanding Yourself

If you’re parenting a daughter who might be neurodiverse, you’ve probably found yourself wondering: Is...

After Birth Parenting Perinatal Mental Health

ADHD and the Perinatal Period: What Happens When Life and Hormones Collide

For many women and people assigned female at birth, the perinatal period — pregnancy, birth, and those...

After Birth Parenting Perinatal Mental Health

Letting Go of Guilt for Choosing a One-Child Family

For many parents, the question doesn’t end with “Are you having children?” — it quickly becomes “When...

After Birth Parenting Perinatal Mental Health

Grieving the Child-Free Version of Myself

Why missing your old life doesn’t make you a bad parent. There’s something nobody told me before I became...

During Pregnancy Perinatal Mental Health

The Role of Nutrition in Perinatal Mental Health

Mental health during pregnancy and postpartum is influenced by many factors—including nutrition. What...

Parenting

No One Talks About This Part of Motherhood

The invisible weight we carry and why it matters. When you’re preparing to become a parent, the...

Parenting

Modeling Emotional Awareness: Why It’s Important for Kids to See Us Struggling

In our last blog, we discussed how important it is for parents to acknowledge their own feelings — especially...

Parenting

Navigating Overwhelm: How Parents Can Step Back, Calm Down, and Respond with Compassion

This blog was written as a follow up to our previous blog (click here to read) As parents, it’s natural...

Parenting

Why “You Don’t Need to Be Anxious” Isn’t Always Helpful

Why “You Don’t Need to Be Anxious” Isn’t Always Helpful — And What to Say Instead As parents, we all...

After Birth Parenting Perinatal Mental Health

Visitors After Birth: How to Set Boundaries and Accept Help

Bringing a newborn into the world is an exciting and life-changing experience, but it can also be exhausting...

Parenting

Easter Traditions: Fun Ideas for Creating Lasting Family Memories

Easter is a time of renewal, joy, and togetherness. It’s the perfect occasion to create lasting family...

Allied Health Parenting

March Into Mindfulness: Simple Techniques for Parents and Kids

As we return to school, our daily routines, school projects, sports, and family commitments can make...

Allied Health Parenting

Heart Health Month: Encouraging Active Lifestyles for Kids

Heart Health Month in Australia: Encouraging Active Lifestyles for Kids February is Heart Health Month...

Uncategorized

When Older Kids Go Back to School: It's OK to Not Be OK

Everyone is there with a wealth of support when your child is starting kindy but where is that support...

Parenting

Back to School: Navigating Change with Your Child

Supporting Your Child Through Transitions for a Successful School Year The end of the holidays signals...

Parenting

Surviving Summer Holidays with Your Children in Perth, WA

Its that time of year again! The summer holidays: a time for fun, sun, and family bonding. But let’s...

Parenting

Communicating with Your Children About Bullying

Bullying No Way Week – August 12 to 16, 2024 As we gear up for the newly renamed Bullying No Way:...

Parenting

Celebrating International Day of Friendship in Our Communities

Strengthening Local Bonds In a world often characterised by global connections, it’s easy to overlook...

Parenting

Navigating Hate Speech and Trolling

A Parent’s Guide to Safeguarding Teens Online In today’s digital era, the internet serves...

After Birth Allied Health Perinatal Mental Health

Shining a Light on Maternal Mental Illness

Bringing a new life into the world is often envisioned as a joyous occasion, yet for many mothers in...

Allied Health Parenting

Nurturing Emotional Intelligence in Your Child

Parenting is a journey filled with joy, challenges, and the opportunity for profound emotional connections...

Allied Health Parenting

Navigating Barriers to Nutritious Kids Lunch Boxes

As parents, ensuring your children receive the right nutrition is a top priority. The food choices we...

Parenting

Navigating Friendship Struggles with your Tween

Navigating friendship struggles with a tween can be a complex journey. As they transition through this...

After Birth Parenting Women's Health

The Rollercoaster of Hormones: Navigating Postpartum Hormone Shifts

Bringing a new life into the world is a miraculous journey that transforms not only your life but also...

Parenting

Mitigating the Effects of Parental Arguments on Children: Nurturing Emotional Wellbeing

Every couple has their moments and parental arguments are a natural part of any relationship, but their...

Parenting

Self-Care Tips for Parents: Nurturing Your Well-being During the Festive Season

Amidst the twinkling lights and festive cheer, the holiday season often ushers in a whirlwind of joy...

Dads and Support People Parenting

The Changing Role of Dads

In honour of International Men’s Day on the 19th of November, let’s discuss the notable shifts...

Parenting

The Importance of Less Screen Time for Kids: Nurturing Healthy Habits

In today’s digital age, it’s no secret that screens have become an integral part of our lives....

After Birth Parenting

Perinatal Mental Health Week 2023: Breaking the Silence and Seeking Support

Welcome to Perinatal Mental Health Week 2023(12th-18th November), a time when we come together to shed...

After Birth Parenting

Achieving Parenting Harmony: Embracing Diversity in Parenting Styles

Parenting is a beautiful journey filled with moments of joy, but it can also be marked by unique challenges,...

Perinatal Mental Health Women's Health

Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Navigating Severe Morning Sickness During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is often described as a time of joy and anticipation, but for some expectant mothers, it can...

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Behind the success - kids and anxiety

Kids and anxiety – what others don’t see Make a cuppa –...

After Birth Allied Health Parenting Perinatal Mental Health

A day in the Life of a Newborn

Eat, sleep, poop, cry. That’s pretty much it. Except it isn’t. There are so many new things to discover...

After Birth Allied Health Dads and Support People Parenting Perinatal Mental Health

How to Communicate Effectively with our Partner

Communication is the basis of all our relationships and interactions with other humans. When we are born,...

After Birth Allied Health Parenting Perinatal Mental Health

An open conversation about breastfeeding

Speaking from the perspective of a midwife and a mother who struggled greatly with breastfeeding, the...

After Birth Allied Health Perinatal Mental Health

Could you experience birth trauma?

Many things can happen in unexpected ways during the process of being pregnant, having a baby, and becoming...

Parenting Perinatal Mental Health

The Importance of Meeting Your Baby's Needs:

Empowering New Parents. A message to fellow parents and soon-to-be parents that may need to hear this! I...

Parenting

LGBTQI+ Parents

By Emma Atkinson, Midwife There is no way to make a definitive guide for any group of parents as each...

Parenting

The Mental Load

By Emma Atkinson, Midwife Is this phrase something you have heard of? Mental load which includes emotional...

Parenting

Attachment Parenting

By Emma Atkinson, Midwife Attachment parenting sounded to me like a nightmare, as a parent who struggled...

Parenting Perinatal Mental Health Uncategorized

Social Interactions with a baby

Social interactions are basically any contact that we have with other people. Everybody’s social interactions...

Women's Health

Alcohol Consumption in the Perinatal Period

Alcohol consumption is pervasive and socially accepted in many cultures and societies. Women are...

After Birth During Pregnancy Perinatal Mental Health

Perinatal Nutrition

Mood and Food – Nutrition During the Perinatal Period. It is now widely understood...

After Birth Allied Health During Pregnancy

Exercise in the Perinatal Period

In the perinatal period we may be prone to higher-than-normal levels of anxiety and depression. This...

After Birth Allied Health During Pregnancy

Creating Healthy Sleep Habits

Sleep is important to your overall health. The following recommendations are designed to help you create...

During Pregnancy

Mindfulness and Meditation

Simple tips to help reduce stress and anxiety in your pregnancy.

During Pregnancy Parenting

Multiple pregnancies

Some things to consider if you've just found out you're having a multiple pregnancy.

After Birth Dads and Support People During Pregnancy

Postpartum Conversations

Postpartum conversations to have with your partner about roles and parenting.

After Birth Parenting

World Breast Feeding Week 2022

World Breast feeding Week (WBW) is between Aug 1-7. To recognise World Breast Feeding Week, we asked...

Parenting

Supporting children with anxiety

Supporting children with anxiety can be difficult, and often confronting for parents. It can be hard...

During Pregnancy

Early pregnancy loss

Unfortunately, early pregnancy loss can occur in 1 in 5 pregnancies. The end of a pregnancy before 20...

Allied Health

Special care nursery from the other side

Working in a special care nursery is an absolute privilege. To be tasked to look after tiny, new humans...

During Pregnancy

Antenatal Anxiety & Depression (During Pregnancy)

‘Antenatal anxiety or depression’ is the term for anxiety and/ or depression that occurs during pregnancy....

After Birth

How do you know if you have postnatal depression/ anxiety?

If you’re reading this, you might have heard about postnatal anxiety and depression and wondering if...

During Pregnancy

Perinatal intrusive thoughts, OCD & psychosis

Intrusive thoughts One of the potential symptoms of postnatal depression/ anxiety is persistent worries...

Parenting

Preparing self and home for baby- what do you really need?

What we hope to share here is some loving honesty to help your expectations of what life will be like...

Dads and Support People

Supporting someone with perinatal mental health symptoms

As the support person of someone experiencing perinatal mental health issues it can be a sensitive space...

After Birth

Surviving NICU

The NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) journey can be a gruelling one. Whether your little love is in...

During Pregnancy

What to expect during pregnancy

Growing a new life, a little human complete with fingers, toes and a sweet little nose, is no mean feat....

After Birth

Sex after birth & pregnancy

For some of us, sex just isn’t something we are thinking about in the early days after we have had a...

During Pregnancy

PNDA: Risk factors, causes & treatment

Because there are a variety of interacting factors that cause PNDA, recovery often involves more than...

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