Mental Health Tips for New Parents

Dr. Harvey Karp shares his go-to advice on how to cope with the stressors of new parenthood. Fellow parents, grandparents, strangers, folks on the internet—and, yes, pediatricians—all love to give advice to new parents. We offer breastfeeding tips, sleep schedule… Continue Reading >

The Royal Hospital for Women’s Giving Day

Donors vow to match all donations raised for life-saving initiatives at The Royal Hospital for Women’s Giving Day On November 13, The Royal Hospital for Women Foundation will host its annual Delivering Hope fundraiser for providing innovative support and healthcare… Continue Reading >

The Hidden Costs of Neglecting Your Health as a Parent

As a parent, you juggle countless responsibilities every day—whether it’s balancing work commitments, managing household chores, or nurturing your children’s needs. In the whirlwind of daily life, it’s all too easy to prioritise everyone else’s needs over your own health…. Continue Reading >

Optimize Your Mental Health During the Christmas Season: A Simple Guide

The Christmas season is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also bring stress and anxiety. While the festive lights and holiday songs create an atmosphere of happiness, the pressure to make everything perfect can feel overwhelming. This… Continue Reading >

How dealing with mental health made me a better parent

By Asha Zappa Being a parent can be triggering. The Circle of Security parenting education program, designed to support parents to understand their child’s emotional world, calls this ‘shark music’. This relates to the discomfort of reliving situations that unconsciously… Continue Reading >

Eczema and Mental Health

Australia has some of the highest percentages of eczema in the world with 10-15 per cent of the population affected. This percentage includes 1 in 3 children, many of which grow out of it in time but sadly 10 per… Continue Reading >

Nurturing Your Mental Health During the Holidays: Essential Strategies

In recent years, the conversation around mental health has gained momentum, and for good reason. Our mental well-being is as vital as our physical health. And similarly to our physical health, maintaining positive mental health often requires intentional effort. Below… Continue Reading >

How to Maintain Positive Mental Health While Preparing for the Christmas Season

While Christmas can be magical for children, it can often feel overwhelming for women who find themselves managing the majority of the tasks it takes to deliver a joyous christmas. As a Space and Time Optimiser, I support tired and… Continue Reading >

How Mindfulness Activities Can Empower Children’s Well-Being and Creativity

In our post-pandemic world, the well-being of our children has taken on even greater importance. As parents, we all want the very best for our kids. We want them to grow up happy, healthy and prepared to tackle life’s challenges… Continue Reading >

Winter Health Tips101

In Winter, it’s easy to forget to drink enough water because we’re not sweating as much as in warmer months. But indoor heating can dry out our skin and airways, so make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the… Continue Reading >