Three things parents should know about newborn crying
The creator of Calmbirth, Peter Jackson, once told me something I’ve never forgotten. He said ‘the sound of a newborn crying can be likened to...
The Parenthood Newsletter July 2021
So Melbourne is now in Lock Down 5.0 and Greater Sydney is in the middle of at least 5 weeks in lock down thanks to...
National Summit on Women’s Safety
The Parenthood, Australia’s leading parent advocacy group, has welcomed the National Summit on Women’s Safety program launch. Executive Director Georgie Dent said this was a...
Unmissable chance for Victorian women and parents
Australia’s leading parent advocacy group, The Parenthood, has congratulated the Victorian Government for establishing an Independent Inquiry into Economic Equity for Victorian Women. Australia’s leading...
Dear parents, it’s not your job to ‘fix’ your baby’s crying
One of the most challenging aspects of the first few months of parenting a newborn is infant crying. Most parents say that nothing could have...
The Parenthood Newsletter June 2021
Does balancing your family responsibilities with paid work feel like a game of whack-a-mole you cannot win, no matter how hard you try? Please know...
Childcare system failing to support families
The majority of Australian families say early learning and childcare is so expensive that it’s hardly worth taking on paid work, according to new research....
The Parenthood Newsletter June 2021
On the subject of making Australia the best place to be a parent so that children can thrive, we have been busy over the last...
Why parents need to embrace the word no
When we prioritise our kids’ freedom or happiness, but overlook our kids’ crucial need to feel like their parents are in charge, we are letting...
Introducing - Villagehood Australia
Dinah is a mum of two young children and the founder of Villagehood Australia, a not-for-profit based in Adelaide. When Dinah contacted us a few...
Special Newsletter: What does the budget deliver?
This budget falls short of delivering the long-term, systemic change that is needed to urgently improve the safety and economic security of all women and...
Forget fluggy slippers - what mothers really need
Today, Australian mothers, grandmothers and carers, along with their male supporters, are sending Prime Minister Scott Morrison reverse Mother’s Day cards to share what mums...