Sean Szeps is the first to say it – I’m not like other dads. Here, he chats with Mama Disrupt® about being a queer parent, overcoming postnatal depression, and self-care for dads. By Sean Szeps As a same-sex couple, my husband and I had a few options to choose from: …
Celebrating every kind of dad this Father’s Day
Look, Father’s Day is not just for the guys who’ve biologically passed on their genes. So let’s lift our mugs – whether they say “World’s Best Dad” or not – and toast to every kind of ‘dad’ out there. By Mama Disrupt® Ah, Father’s Day. That one day where grilling …
Overcoming partner resentment in early parenthood
Partner resentment is a very real thing when you have kids. Especially in the early years. So if you’re feeling it, you are not alone. And the good news is, there is a solution. By Charlotte Cruz Do you find yourself seething with resentment at your partner snoring away while …
Want to be the best support person? Here’s how to rock parenthood
One of the hardest things about motherhood is that we can’t fully share the process with our support person. You know, things like the physical burdens of pregnancy and childbirth. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be there for her in other ways. By Mia Johnson Having a baby is …
How perinatal depression and anxiety affects your relationship
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety not only affects mothers, but dads, too. The Gidget Foundation tells us what we can do to help each other. By Amelia Walker from Gidget Foundation Australia It’s hard having a baby. But for some mums and dads, there is another level of toughness to get through …
[Guest Editor] Arabella Gibson: Motherhood and mental health
Mental health is very much a part of motherhood [and fatherhood], with perinatal depression and anxiety affecting one-in-five new mothers and one-in-10 new fathers each year in Australia. By Arabella Gibson, CEO of Gidget Foundation Australia The burden of mental health issues is of major concern to parents. But less than half …