Questions about children, social media and mental health are increasingly part of family life in Aotearoa New Zealand. Many parents are weighing up the benefits of online connection against concerns about sleep, attention, body image, bullying, privacy and emotional wellbeing. Public discussion about age limits and regulation reflects a real uncertainty: how do we help [...]
Postnatal depression in fathers is real, and it can be deeply unsettling for the person experiencing it and for the wider family. While pregnancy, birth and infant care are often centred on mothers, fathers and non-birthing parents also go through major psychological, relational and practical changes. Sleep disruption, financial pressure, shifts in identity and changes [...]
Weight loss and mental health are often discussed separately, yet they are closely connected for many people. Information about nutrition and movement can be useful, but it does not automatically change long-standing patterns with food, exercise, self-criticism or body image. The emotional context matters. Why weight is not simply about willpower Eating and activity are [...]
