Postnatal depression – what we all need to know
There are approximately 100,000 Aussie parents currently struggling with perinatal depression and anxiety – and it is often close friends and family who will be first to notice. It is important that we all are aware of the signs and symptoms of postnatal depression so that we might be able to identify it in ourselves […]
Perinatal depression and anxiety in men – when and how to seek help
Most people are surprised to know that around 1 in 20 men experience anxiety or depression during their partner’s pregnancy [1] and up to 1 in 10 new dads struggle with anxiety or depression following the birth of their baby [2]. Men from all walks of life and all cultures, even those who generally feel […]
Mum! Just let Dad do it!
More mums should just let dad do it! Mothers frequently complain to me that their partners — the fathers of their children — are not as involved as much as they would like. Some of the more common complaints are … “My partner will make dinner if I tell him what to cook, but how […]
Mindfulness meditation and how it can help new parents
Becoming a parent is a time of immense change when you’re likely to face difficult emotions of stress, anxiety and mood changes. Everyone can feel overwhelmed in the early stages of parenting and wonder how they can stay calm and connect to their partner and baby. Research shows that mindfulness, which is a broad term […]
4 ways to look after your relationship when you have a newborn
Having a baby can add a lot of stress to your relationship. Even the happiest couples find that their marriage becomes strained with the demands of caring for a newborn. Between the lack of sleep, post-natal hormones, and the constant need to care for the baby, most couples struggle during the first three months of […]
Last-minute Father’s Day gifts Dad will actually like
Are you looking for a last-minute gift for Father’s Day? One that Dad will actually like? It’s hard to find the perfect gift – especially when it isn’t from you. So, what exactly do you buy the man-who-has-everything from the baby-who-has-no-idea? Tough question! So we hope the following suggestions will help. Here are some tips […]
Does your partner feel left out?
For better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, ’til death do us part, blah blah blah … Did you notice your wedding vows don’t mention kids? What’s that telling us? The sleepless nights, the tantrums, the dramas, can we survive a marriage with kids? I remember those vows, from once […]
How to survive sleep deprivation
Have the first few months (or even years) of parenthood totally messed up your sleeping pattern? Feeling tired and pushing through, maybe with a coffee or a bit of chocolate, seems to be the ‘normal’ way of coping with insomnia and parenthood. Unfortunately sleep deprivation will turn even the sanest person crazy and no amount […]
How to meet other parents
When you have a new baby, you can feel isolated, left at home all day on your own with a baby. You are not the only one! There are many other new parents in your local area, most of them feeling exactly the same as you. Meeting other parents with children of a similar age […]
How to find your mojo post separation
OK, so during such a potentially horrid time your mojo maybe the last thing on your mind, but perhaps understanding that your mojo is part of ‘you’ may help put more focus on the topic. ‘You’ need to be OK, before other things fall into place (at least that was my experience). You may be tired […]