If parenthood came with a GPS, it would mostly just say “recalculating”.

- Simon Holland

Parenthood often feels more intense than anyone prepared you for.

Unless you grew up with a baby in your home, most people have very little lived experience of what life as a new family is actually like. And it’s often very different from how it’s portrayed — in film, on social media, or even in well-meaning conversations.

Becoming parents is, for most couples, a leap of faith.
And like any worthwhile journey, it helps to know a little about the terrain you’re likely to land in.

So here’s a gentle heads-up.

What many parents discover (often the hard way)

First, most of the professionals you’ll meet along the way have specific areas of expertise — pregnancy, birth, feeding, sleep, developmental milestones. That support matters. But it’s usually focused on parts of the journey, not the whole.

Second, there can be a lot of advice. Sometimes too much. And not all of it aligns. This can leave parents feeling confused, overwhelmed, or unsure which way to turn.

And third — and most importantly — many parents eventually notice something is missing:

There’s plenty of support for parenting.
But very little support for parenthood.

Parenting and parenthood are not the same thing

Parenting is about your baby.
Feeding, changing, settling, soothing. Learning your baby’s cues. Supporting their growth through different stages.

For many parents, this part is more intuitive than expected — and when it’s not, there are excellent resources and professionals to guide you.

Parenthood, on the other hand, is about you — and the relationship you’re building as you become a family.

It’s about:

• how you and your partner change and adapt

• how your own upbringing shapes the kind of parents you want to be

• your hopes, fears, expectations, and differences

• how you stay connected when you’re tired, stretched, and learning as you go

Just as babies grow through stages, parents do too.

Finding your feet.
Finding your way.
Learning how to work together — not perfectly, but purposely — as you grow into family life.

This is what we call Becoming Us

Becoming Us is about supporting the transition into parenthood by helping you make sense of what’s unfolding.

It offers:

• language for experiences many parents assume they’re alone in

• reassurance about what’s normal

• guidance to help you stay connected rather than drifting apart

• and a map you can return to when things feel uncertain

It’s about meeting you where you’re at, and supporting the family that’s taking shape in your life right now.

You’re not meant to do this alone

If you’re expecting a baby or finding your feet in early parenthood, you haven’t missed your chance — and you’re not behind.
Preparation doesn’t end at birth. Parents can prepare for the next day, the next week, and the next season of family life, again and again, as they grow.

You’re always becoming.

Becoming Us offers resources, programs, and gentle guidance to help you and your partner navigate this transition together — with more understanding, connection, and steadiness along the way.