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Talking to your child about safety, strangers & tricky people.

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If you are worried about how to protect your child, here are some helpful tips and information on how to…

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Posted in: Child Safety, Children, Parenting Filed under: body autonomy, body safety, child protection, child safety, childrens book, consent, stranger danger, tricky people

Self-Care For Mothers: 10 Ways To Look After Your Needs

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When was the last time you dedicated self-care time for YOU? Let me guess… it was before you had your…

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Posted in: Motherhood, Self-Care Filed under: motherhood

The Benefits of Journaling

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Selfcare has become a buzz word recently. It is something widely talked about and well known to be essential for…

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Posted in: Mindfulness, Self-Care Filed under: journal prompts, journaling

Understanding the Four Attachment Styles

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Have you ever wondered how to build a good strong foundation for your child so that they feel safe, secure…

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Posted in: Attachment Theory, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health Filed under: attachment styles, secure attachment

Breastfeeding and Mental Health

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Becoming a mother has taught me so much about life, relationships and mental health too. Most of us would know…

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Posted in: Mental Health, Motherhood, Postpartum Filed under: breastfeeding, perinatal mental health

Aussie Mums’ Mental Health Virtual Event

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Listen to the guest speakers from October 2020 Listen via The Gentle Counsellor Podcast

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Posted in: Mental Health, Motherhood

How To Get More Sleep Without Sleep Training

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Do people constantly ask you if your baby is sleeping through the night? Are you struggling to get more sleep?…

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Posted in: Parenting, Sleep Filed under: baby sleep, parenting tip, sleep, sleep deprivation, sleep training, toddler sleep

Postpartum Depression (PPD), Postnatal Anxiety (PNA), and Postpartum Rage

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What is it? Firstly it’s important to understand that there is not one real cause factor. It can happen to…

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Posted in: Mental Health, Motherhood, Postpartum Filed under: pna, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, postpartum rage

Books to read when welcoming a new baby

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This is the first version of this list. I wanted to keep it short and sweet. I have personally read…

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Posted in: Children, Parenting Filed under: new baby

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Recent Blogs
  • Safe, Seen, Soothed, Secure: The Four Pillars of Attachment Parenting
  • How to Find a Good Trauma Therapist on the Gold Coast (Or Online)
  • How to Support Children’s Mental Health in a High-Screen, High-Stress World: Practical Tips for Parents
  • Child Protection and Safety: A Guide for Parents, Educators, and Communities
  • How to support a child when a pet dies
  • Attachment Styles and Generational Patterns
  • Neurodivergent, Misunderstood, and Breaking the Cycle
  • When Your Child Reaches the Age You Were When Trauma Happened
  • Healing the Mother Wound
  • Boundaries with Narcissistic Parents

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