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How to cope with postnatal rage
The term postnatal rage is, thankfully, gaining visibility. Conversations about postnatal rage have become more common over the past few years with the rise in parents openly discussing their early experiences and challenges on social media platforms.
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The vital role of grandparents in families
Grandparents have always played a vital role in a child’s life. Beyond the treats, cuddles and words of wisdom, grandparents have become increasingly indispensable as they take on a more visible role in raising the next generation.
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Aussie trend toward older parenting
Why does this generation of parents feel an increasing responsibility to be “ready” before starting a family?
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Child Development
ADHD: Parenting with Attention Deficit Disorder
Parents with ADHD may find essential parenting skills like organisation, planning and time management challenging. Dr Tamara May is a psychologist and academic with Monash University, who specialises in adults with ADHD and autism.
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Supporting parents of pre-term babies
The trauma of a pre-term birth can be long-lasting. Kylie Pussell, CEO and co-founder of Miracle Babies talks about how when babies are born prematurely, parents feel guilty and how that feeling stays with them for years.
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COVID-19s serious impact on women's health
A study by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has found a third of women have experienced a huge impact on their maternal mental health and wellbeing. Women have also reported ongoing fatigue and parenting stress as a result of the pandemic.
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Child Development
Why seek parenting advice and support
In any other job, people are trained. Sometimes for years. However, with parenting, there is a real sense that parents are supposed to naturally know how to parent. Dr Becky Kennedy says parents shouldn't hold back from seeking guidance and support.
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Caring for dads and their mental health
Despite the focus on men’s mental health, fathers are experiencing increasing levels of anxiety and stress from the effect of the pandemic, lock downs, balancing work and family, natural disasters and financial strain from the rising cost of living.
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