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The First Thousand Days
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh Recent Australian research carried out by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has focused on what they are calling the first critical 1000 days. The first 1000 days covers three discrete developmental periods: Preconception Pregnancy Infancy During these times, creating ‘optimal conditions’ for baby is the best way to promote physical, emotional and […]
Baby Ready, Baby Steady, Baby GO! Parent Workshops
by Dr Nisha Brown, Paediatric & Developmental Occupational Therapist Baby Development Workshops for Parents – Baby Ready, Baby Steady, Baby GO! Information for parents has never been more readily available than it is today, courtesy of the World Wide Web. But so much information can feel overwhelming, and deciphering what’s just the experience and advise […]
Why is My Newborn Baby Unsettled?
by Cindy Davenport from Safe Sleep Space From birth to 4 months old your baby’s sleep patterns will vary greatly. It’s also perfectly normal for them to have many unsettled periods during the day. At this age not only does your newborn need to feed regularly, they are also adjusting to life outside the womb […]
Towards Parenthood Workshops
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh We are thrilled to offer our Parenting Workshops – practical, evidence-based information for expectant parents and parents in the first year with baby. Our first offering is Towards Parenthood: Preparing for your new life with baby Learn how life will change when you welcome your little bundle into the world Prepare […]
Formula for a Happy Family
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh What makes for a happy family? Is there a formula we can apply to help us create happiness with our brood? Dr Martien Snellen thinks so… Martien is a Melbourne-based perinatal psychiatrist who has written a wonderful book on the subject of sex and intimacy after childbirth, titled Rekindling Your Relationship […]
Infant Mental Health Awareness Week: 12-16 June 2017
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh Infant Mental Health Awareness Week was first launched in the UK in June 2016 to raise a greater understanding for policy makers, professionals and parents about why giving every baby the best possible start in life matters to the life chances of children and families. 2017 marks the inaugural Australian Infant Mental […]