Why some new parents stay together, while others fall apart

Why some new parents stay together, while others fall apart

The sad reality is it’s estimated that in the US, as many as 1 in 4 fathers leaves the family home by the time their child is four years old.

So what makes the difference between the parents that stay together and the families that don't survive early parenthood?

What Parent Stress Looks Like & Why Expectant Parents Need to Prepare for It

What Parent Stress Looks Like & Why Expectant Parents Need to Prepare for It

Many people know very well how stressful becoming a parent is... and yet nobody is out there giving expectant parents the heads up about it, much less showing them what they can do about it.

This needs to change!

The Stresses of Parenthood and How You Can Help Expecting Parents

The Stresses of Parenthood and How You Can Help Expecting Parents

You know the movie scene where the baby is born and both parents cuddle the baby together and  the baby fixes everything in their relationship- and then the three of them live happily ever after, The End. In reality that’s all it is - a scene from a movie. Find out how we as professionals can help families prepare for the stresses of parenthood

Dealing with Postpartum/Postnatal Anxiety

Dealing with Postpartum/Postnatal Anxiety

If you’re working with a mother who can’t switch off, is plagued with questions, is finding it hard to sleep and who needs constant reassurance, you may be dealing with Postpartum/Postnatal Anxiety. By knowing the factors that increase risk -  and the signs to look for - new families can get help earlier.

Dealing with Birth Trauma

Dealing with Birth Trauma

Even with all the preparation and support you’ll get leading up to your baby’s birth, and even if everything goes right according to your caregivers, it can, on some occasions, be very wrong. A traumatic birth is intense, distressing and can lead to other problems down the track.  But the good news is with a bit of forward planning there are things you can do to minimize some of the risks, and there are also things you can do to support your new family if your birth experience is traumatic for any reason.