Seven simple self-care tips for busy mums

By Endeavour College Mental Health Instructor, Nutritionist, Mum and Eating Disorder Advocate Lexi Crouch who designed a short course on mental wellness for Endeavour Short Courses   Life changes when you become a mum. All of a sudden there is… Continue Reading >

What Happens to our Bodies and Brains Without Sufficient Sleep

By Dr. Harvey Karp   Not getting enough ZZZs does more than make us groggy and grouchy—it greatly impacts our physical and mental health…and our ability to parent. Whether you’ve got an infant snoozing in a cot at your bedside—or… Continue Reading >

School Attendance Woes

(School Refusal, School Can’t, School Reluctance). On the surface school attendance woes may seem like a concept that is based on a child that is worried about attending school on some level. After working with teens for the last 20… Continue Reading >

Concerned about lack of access to mental health care services for your kids?

Are you a parent concerned about lack of access to mental health services for your child? Australia’s peak psychology body is calling on parents and communities around the country to lobby their Federal MPs to help improve access to mental health… Continue Reading >

Rainbow Families: Navigating Parenthood in the LGBTQ+ Community.

Being Prepared: Feeling safe and being prepared for parenthood is important for LGBTQ+ people and couples. One way to achieve this is by seeking out supportive healthcare providers who are knowledgeable about LGBTQ+ issues. This includes finding LGBTQ+-friendly midwives, nurses,… Continue Reading >

Mental Health in Young Children: How to spot the early signs

After two years in lockdowns, children are getting used to being in the classroom and around their peers again, which can cause anxiety. How can we spot the early signs of mental health before they become a more serious issue?

Top 5 reasons why you should give the gift of a trampoline this Christmas

Are you looking for the perfect gift for your children this Christmas? Trampolines make a class Christmas gift. They last for years, offer health benefits, are fun, and fuel children’s imagination.

It’s Mental Health week…

So why does our mental health matter when it comes to protecting our children from abuse? LOTS! When we aren’t coping or we are in crisis, our kids are inadvertently exposed and at risk. It’s imperative that as parents we… Continue Reading >

We all have a role to play this Mental Health Month 

October is Mental Health Month in NSW and Wayahead, the Mental Health Association of NSW, has partnered with the NSW Department of Education to create downloadable resources for schools. Wayahead’s schools pack will be available to over 3000 schools in… Continue Reading >

How to better support new mums with their postpartum recovery

Attributed to Tania Boler, women’s health expert and Founder and CEO of Elvie   Last month, the Australasian Birth Trauma Association (ABTA) released a damning report on the impact of physical birth injuries on Aussie, NZ and UK mums. The… Continue Reading >