When women are birthing alone in Australia, every doula counts
“Have you heard that Meghan Markle is getting a doula?”, I keep getting asked. Well, she’s not the only one. I’m lucky to regularly hear first-hand of the value of the practical, personal and emotional support provided by doulas throughout pregnancy, birth and early parenting. It’s not just celebrities like Nicole Kidman, Alicia Keys and […]
Tales of the One in Ten – Alice & The Giant Emptiness
Not all children are given an equal start in life. Some can barely even access the basics to live. Right now, 1 in 10 Australian children live in jobless homes (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013). School kids are having to get by without a school bag, without full uniforms, or all school books they need. […]
News: Designer beds for charity, pre-term birth breakthrough and more …
So what is making news in the parenting world this week? Why are some of the judges from The Block Glasshouse designing their own beds? Which second languages will be taught in preschools around the country? What have researchers discovered about pre-term membrane rupture that they believe has the potential to save many lives worldwide? […]
News: Asthma caution this Christmas, Red Cross appeal, new learning app
So what is happening in the parenting world this week? Why is the National Asthma Council asking Aussies with asthma to be cautious this festive season? How can your donation help the Australian Red Cross during their Christmas Appeal? And what world-first from Monash University can help entertain (and educate) your children over the school […]
How to throw a baby shower with a social conscience
Baby showers are a fun way to celebrate the impending birth of a baby, with the gathering of friends and family to spoil both mum and baby-to be, and of course to help the expectant mum prepare for her new arrival. But what about baby number two? What’s the etiquette? Is it OK to throw […]