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Dads, it's okay to ask for help

For new fathers struggling with the transition to parenthood, Dan Hunt believes it takes a stronger dad to ask for help than to sit there and suffer in silence.

Entering into parenthood is hard!

Meet Michaela, our new blog editor, and learn why (as the mother of a cheeky 1 year old) she's definitely fit for the job.

Expectations of motherhood

Adjusting to life with a new baby is enormously challenging and it can take time. Having realistic expectations of what pregnancy and motherhood involve can help women adjust to life with a new baby. This article will provide common misconceptions surrounding pregnancy and motherhood, along with some strategies that may be useful during this time.

First time parenthood is tiring

As most new mums and dads soon find out, parenthood presents a whole new level of tiredness ...

Flying with baby

A clinical psychologist and first-time mum shares her experiences and offers tips for air travel with a baby.

Get the facts on smoking and fertility

We all know that smoking is harmful to health and that pregnant women shouldn’t smoke, but what effect does smoking have on fertility? What does the research say about passive smoking? How long does it take for the ill effects of smoking to be reversed?

Getting to know you. Or not.

Who am I? I really can’t tell anymore. I used to be able to talk to anyone, about anything. But now, it’s like I’ve had a lobotomy. The part of my brain that had the social graces to be interested in the lives of strangers has been removed and replaced with, well nothing...

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