By Ashlee McDowell OT and Mental Health specialist Ashlee McDowell from Engage Occupational Therapy provides some strategies to help minimise the stress we feel from the mental load of a never-ending to-do list. It can be incredibly easy to be overwhelmed by all the things you need to do. Instead of one long list, make …
By Autism Awareness Australia Co-parenting can be a challenge at the best of times for reasons both in and out of our control. A lack of time, resources, clear communication, and compromising can create situations where parents and children feel overwhelmed, ignored or isolated, especially when you add autism to the mix. When it comes …
Carers Australia have a super podcast all about YOU as a carer, and they have the 3rd season dropping on Friday 30 June. Hosted by the incredible Jamila Rizvi, The Secret Life of Carers takes the listener through raw and honest conversations. It looks into extraordinary roles, the genuine emotions, sacrifices, and triumphs that shape …
When mothers choose to resume work while raising a child with a disability, they encounter a distinct set of challenges. Despite the emotional and logistical obstacles they confront, it’s important to acknowledge that work may not be feasible for everyone. Nevertheless, many mamas have strong motivations to re-enter the workforce, such as achieving financial stability, …
Are you in need of a reset mama? Sometimes we are so busy that we rush through month after month without taking the time to see what may or may no longer be working for us. To really sort through our mental load of ‘stuff to do’, the only way to truly cull what no …
If you’re striving towards something, making a change, or forging a new path in your life… There’s one thing you have to realise before you get there: reaching your goals takes one million little steps. It’s rarely just one big one. Sure, there might be a major step along the way; a moment you look …
If you are a parent living with a mental illness, you are not alone. As parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, we face additional challenges and are particularly susceptible to burnout—a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion resulting from prolonged and excessive stress. If you constantly feel overwhelmed, stretched to your limits, and …
By Rebekah Devlin Holidays can be a double-edged sword. You want the break from routine and a chance to have quality family time together, but being out of routine, and having uninterrupted family time with no support or breaks, can sometimes make things even more stressful. Thankfully, us parents are a resourceful lot. Here are …
Sponsored content Busy mum of three Sarah Jones, says she can’t thank Carer Solutions enough for creating a service that gives her the power to directly employ support workers for her son Jimmy. Jimmy, 15 was born with Fragile X Syndrome, a genetic condition that causes mild to severe intellectual disability. Sarah explains how everything …
By Ariella Lew, Bsc (Paediatric Nursing) The mid-year break is upon on us whether we are ready for it or not! School holidays are tough – and the juggle is real. Managing multiple children’s needs day in and day out for more than a few days at a time is a struggle for most parents. …
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