new parents
There simply aren't words to describe the elation - or exhaustion - you will feel once you have left the hospital and are holding the baby you've been feeling move inside your belly. But how to you bathe the baby? Or feed it? Or know what to do with all that poo?
When sleep deprived mothers call out for help, we need to listen
Tara Mitchell, The Gentle Sleep Specialist, is sick of seeing new mums’ needs being ignored. more
It’s sometimes hard to know what to do, but there are so many ways you make make a new mum feel supported. more
'I suck at being a friend right now'
When you have young children and other commitments, friendships can sometimes become neglected. A good friend is one that understands...more
Don't worry, bonding with your baby immediately hardly ever happens
Are you one of the many Australian mums berating themselves for not being deeply in love with their newborn yet? Don’t worry,...more
15 reasons mums of newborns aren't answering your calls (or texts)
It should be self-explanatory, but for those mums who may need to “gently remind” certain people of why getting anywhere...more
This parenting gig is tough. So how do you know when to seek help?
The struggles of parenting can feel overwhelming at times. Find out when it’s time to reach out for support for five common problems. more
Dear everyone, this is what we really want when we’ve just had a baby. more
Bullying, ridicule and competition: The playground hell of toxic mothers’ groups
With the challenge of pregnancy, labour and the early sleep-deprived weeks with a newborn over, some mothers face their next battle…...more
Dear Clueless: A letter to myself as a new mum
Nobody likes unsolicited advice, but Penny Flanagan thinks she might like to have read this letter to herself as a new mum. If only...more
How dudes tell other dudes their baby news
A dad-to-be shares his baby news with a friend in a hilarious text message exchange. more
'New mums shouldn’t have to do it all alone'
Have we forgotten how important it is to allow mothers with newborns time to adjust to their new reality? more
Dads - listen up! Here's what your partner really wants after birth
Pass this on to your man – or any father-to-be for that matter. more
