Parenting is a beautiful, messy adventure, but the stress it brings can weigh heavily—tantrums, schedules, and endless to-dos piling up fast. At Happy Minds Psychology in Geelong, we’ve walked alongside countless parents who feel that pressure, and we know you’re...
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Geelong Psychologists’ Strategies for Coping with Parental Stress
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Mindful Parenting: Cultivating Calm in the First Months Postpartum
Read MoreThe first months postpartum are a blur of love, exhaustion and new rhythms, where every cry or cuddle feels like a world of its own. At Happy Minds Psychology in Geelong, we know this season—often called the fourth trimester—can test...
Parenting with Purpose: Strengthening Your Mental Wellbeing as a Geelong Family
Read MoreParenting is a wild, wonderful ride and for families in Geelong, it’s a journey worth doing with heart and intention. At Happy Minds Psychology, we’ve worked with countless parents who want to raise their kids while keeping their own mental...
Navigating Postpartum Emotions: A Psychologist’s Guide to the Fourth Trimester
Read MoreThe arrival of a baby is a life altering moment, often bathed in joy and wonder, but the weeks that follow—known as the fourth trimester—can feel like an emotional whirlwind. At Happy Minds Psychology in Geelong, we’ve supported many new...
Transformed by Parenthood: Navigating Changes in Relationships and Self-Identity
Read MoreParenthood is undoubtedly one of the most transformative journeys a person can undertake. It reshapes not only how individuals see themselves but also significantly impacts their relationships with others. As new parents navigate this profound transition, they often find themselves...
Mirror to the Past: Exploring How Parenthood Reflects Our Own Upbringing
Read MoreBecoming a parent often acts as a profound mirror, reflecting our own upbringing and the childhood experiences that shaped us. As new parents cradle their children, many begin to realise that their parenting style, expectations, and emotional reactions are heavily...
Why Can’t I Sleep as a New Mum?
Read MoreBecoming a new mum is an incredible journey filled with moments of immense joy and love. Yet, amidst this new chapter, a common question arises: Why, despite complete exhaustion, does sleep seem so elusive? At Happy Minds Psychology, we understand...
Balancing Motherhood and Self: Maintaining Your Identity
Read MoreThe journey of motherhood is one of profound change and adaptation, often leading many women to grapple with their sense of self and identity. At the heart of this challenge lies the question: How can one balance being a mother...
Preparing for Parenthood: A Guide to Perinatal Mental Health
Read MoreThe journey to parenthood is an extraordinary time filled with a range of emotions, from excitement and joy to apprehension and anxiety. Perinatal mental health, which encompasses the emotional wellbeing of parents both during pregnancy and after childbirth, plays a...
Understanding ARFID: When Picky Eating Becomes a Serious Eating Disorder
Read MoreAs a parent, you might be used to hearing your child say, “I don’t like that” or “I’m not hungry.” It’s common for children to be picky eaters, but when does picky eating become a serious eating disorder? In this...
