Pregnant in a pandemic
When COVID-19 arrived in Australia, I was 20 weeks into my third pregnancy, making it one of my biggest challenges yet.
Parenting a toddler? Simply step back and watch, study recommends
Parents reported significantly lower stress levels, with more confidence and a better understanding of their children’s capabilities.
How a conversation saved my life
The first time I tried to kill myself, I was just 12 years old. . . . Over the next eight years, I would try to take my life another 13 times.
Talking to children about that TikTok video
What you can do if your child’s watched that TikTok suicide video and how to prevent such incidents in future.
“There were days I wished someone would take my son away from me.”
I was irritable and angry, snapping at the smallest things. I felt hopeless and dead inside.
Working from home with the kids? Here’s a glimmer of hope
Working mums who are now staying home with your kids, how are you doing?
How to stay positive during lockdown
Here are 17 simple tips you can adopt to keep cabin fever at bay and stay positive during lockdown.
Talking to your children about COVID-19
We can’t shield them from the information, but our resident psychologist suggests ways to steer them away from fear.
Mums, here’s permission to look after yourself
Pregnancy, the postpartum period and motherhood ask a lot from your body and we commonly see mothers in a completely depleted state.
I watched my mum rip the shirt right off my father’s back.
Shirt buttons popped and hit the tiled kitchen floor. That’s the first memory that usually comes to mind when asked about my life growing up.
12 steps your teen can take to get through a bad day
Share this list with your teen who’s going through one of those days that are so awful they (and you) want them over as quickly as possible.
Postnatal depression symptoms and where to get help
Postnatal depression affects one in seven woman. If you think you’re suffering from postnatal depression, you should seek professional help right away.