There’s a moment people don’t talk about enough – it’s not the glowing, filtered version of birth you see in photos. It’s the quiet, disorienting moment after a difficult or frightening birth experience, when everything is supposed to feel joyful, but instead...
I have a video on my phone of a toddler in a tutu and beanie, thrusting a plastic teacup in my face, yelling ‘Your tea is ready! Drink your tea!’ There is the sound of a gurgling, fussing infant in the background. I can hear in my voice, as I accept my pretend tea,...
When you become a mother, your brain goes through profound changes. These changes are designed to help you adapt to parenting and bond with your newborn. However, this “upgrade” to your brain can also make you feel like you are constantly on high alert....
Written by Dr Emily O’Leary, Clinical Psychologist at Foundations Clinic, Brisbane. Dedicated to supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years with evidence-based, compassionate care. “I smiled at everyone around the table. Then I locked...
When High-Functioning Parents Fall Apart They never miss a feed. They sign up for every developmental milestone class. Their home is spotless, baby bag organised, and their baby photos… perfectly filtered. They’re not just coping, they’re excelling. At...
