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Parent wellbeing
Things parents can stop caring about
Before you have kids, you swear you won’t be that parent... the one who gets anxious about nap schedules or second guesses every snack....
Jun 62 min read
How to feel like 'myself' again after having kids
At some point, you might realise you’re not just tired... you’re unrecognisable . You don’t know what music you like anymore. You pause...
Jun 22 min read
Why it’s normal to grieve your old life (and still love your kids)
You love your kids. That’s never been in question. But maybe… you miss your old self too. The version of you that got to sleep in. Or be...
Jun 23 min read
What to say when your GP doesn’t take your concerns seriously
You booked the appointment. You waited days (or weeks). You rehearsed how you were going to explain it. And then… you left the room...
May 313 min read
My baby won’t sleep unless they’re on me... how do I break the contact nap cycle?
First of all, you're not doing anything wrong. If your baby only sleeps on you, it's not because you’ve spoiled them. It’s because you’re...
May 253 min read
New dad, big feelings: adjusting to being the go-to parent
You thought the biggest challenge would be the nappy changes or the night feeds. Turns out, it’s the emotional load... the constant...
May 222 min read
The mental load of parenting, and why it’s not just “in your head”
You know that feeling when your partner says, “Just tell me what you need me to do,” and you want to scream? That’s the mental load. It...
May 163 min read
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