Becoming a dad is one of the most profound transitions a man can undertake. For two dads welcoming a child through surrogacy and egg donation, the journey often begins long before the birth — through years of emotional preparation, medical...
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Why it’s important for new dads to fail
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Trauma Informed Parenting: Building Safe and Supportive Homes in Geelong
Read MoreParenting is a journey of love and learning, but for children who have experienced trauma, it requires extra care to create a safe and supportive home. At Happy Minds Psychology, our Geelong psychologists specialise in trauma informed parenting, helping families...
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...
Understanding Childhood Anxiety: Signs, Causes, and Strategies for Support
Read MoreAnxiety is a normal emotion that we all experience at some point in our lives. However, when anxiety becomes excessive and interferes with daily life, it can be a cause for concern. This is especially true for children, as they...
Dealing With Separation Anxiety in Toddlers
Read MoreThe desperate cling to your clothes and eyes brimming with tears.The screaming tantrums about leaving for childcare.The revolving bedroom door at other people’s houses when they should be sleeping. Dealing with separation anxiety in toddlers can leave you feeling stressed,...
Helping kids with anxiety: Tips for parents with anxious children
Read MoreWhen our kids have worries and anxieties, often our first instinct is to step in and ‘fix things’ – to be the knight in shining armour always protecting our children from their fears. Being a safe harbour for our children...
Early Years Parenting in a Pandemic: Tips to Maintaining Equilibrium and a Positive Perspective
Read MoreBeing a parent to young children can be hard at the best of times. They keep changing! The goalposts keep moving, and trying to stay ahead of the ball – even to just keep up – can sometimes be a...
Positive Parenting – 10 Essential Tips To Manage Toddler Behaviour
Read MoreChildren grow so quickly. One minute they are happily floating around in amniotic fluid, the next they are learning to walk! There seems to be gazillions of parenting styles around to manage toddler behaviour, and what is this positive parenting...
