Parent stories and expert advice / In this together
Kelly and Zac at 10 months
We have hit the 10 month mark...I can’t believe how time has passed by so quickly. My baby is no longer a baby – he is a little person now...
Making time to be on your own together
The relationship between partners is fundamentally important when you become a parent. However juggling a new baby and adjustments to your relationshop is often easier said than done ...
Maternity leave musings
Excitedly awaiting the arrival of her first child, Jemma details her maternity leave adventures and anticipates what motherhood has in store ...
Men and postnatal worry
What are the common sources of worry for new fathers?
My journey to motherhood
For Simone, reflecting on some incredible childhood memories made her want to create a similarly wonderful life for a child of her own ...
My mum
As Alex learns, becoming a parent can give you a newfound appreciation for your own ...
Newborn challenges
John loves his baby son 100% but hasn't, on the other hand, always enjoyed their time together. He questions whether other newborn parents have felt the same ...
Plan to be unplanned
Day four was ‘go home day’ and feeling confident about our progress so far (milk in, happy feeder, happy sleeper and no mastitis). I was excited that my husband had taken the day off work to drive us home...
Pregnancy, babies and budget papers ...
Kelly O'Dwyer, Federal Member for Higgins, reflects on pregnancy as a first time parent ... and what life will be like juggling a new baby and the nation's budget papers!
"Read to my baby? Now?!"
When should you begin reading books with your baby? Maternal Child & Health Nurse Sue Doogan says the sooner the better!