“As I sit and watch other mammas either feeding or massaging their babies a small pinprick of pain alights in my tummy. I am lonely.”
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6 Tips For Handling Feeling Overwhelmed As A New Parent
Feeling overwhelmed as a new parent? We’re joined by The Scottish Soul Sister who offers her tips on simple, sustainable self-care.
How To Gentle Parent When You’re Not Gentle
We’re joined by Peaceful Parenting Coach, Lauren O’Carroll, who explains how gentle parenting can work for all kinds of families.
An Early Years Expert’s Advice To De-Stress As A Parent
We’re joined by guest experts from Early Years Alliance to help you de-stress as a parent, sharing tips you can establish in your routine.
What Does Anxiety Look Like As A Parent?
At what point are the stressful feelings from being a parent classed as Anxiety? And how can we find help for it? It's...
How Singing With My Baby Helped My Anxiety -A Breathe Melodies For Mums Story
We spoke with Coco to find out more about her experience with Melodies For Mums, a weekly music session focussed on those at risk from PND.
Defined by Motherhood, not by Grief – Maternal Mental Health
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 is from Monday 1st - Sunday 7th May. This year the theme is 'Together in a...
Experiencing Anxiety As A New Mum- This Is Family
“I had a very cliched image of what anxiety looked like: I didn’t fit the bill.” A mum shares her experiences with Anxiety. #ThisIsFamily
One thing about parenting that nobody prepares you for
We asked our community ‘What’s the one thing about parenting that nobody prepares you for?’ and were overwhelmed by the response
Adopting a child with trauma – This is family
“The light bulb moment when our son realises he’s safe and loved after experiencing triggers -you can’t wipe that smile off my face. The distance that was created by trauma is healed. It’s a magical moment.”
A diary of a miscarriage – This is family
Emma shares her diary of a miscarriage. And how hard she found it. She is sharing her story because she knows that it is something that so many new parents will go through but also something that we don’t talk about enough. Here’s her story. Trigger Warning: This blog contains sensitive topics that may be triggering for others. Please read with caution and any necessary discretion needed.
Recovery from PND – Emily’s story
Emily Tredget, co-founder of Happity, shares her story of recovery from PND. So other mums feel less alone and find their way to recovery too
My PND recovery: Talking, tea and tambourines
One mum opens up about PND and her journey to recovery. She hopes others will feel less alone and know that if she can recover they can too
PND, PTSD and postnatal anxiety – This is family
“I was so worried that if I told people, they would take my son away. ” Lisa shares her experiences with PND, PTSD and Postnatal Anxiety
Find your tribe!
Loneliness is something that so many new mums (and dads) can feel. And it can be a huge factor in contributing to PND. Which is why, here at Happity, we want to create an easy way for parents to connect and find friendship and support.
9 ways to support someone through PND
Effective ways to support someone you love through postnatal depression (PND). How to help them through and on their way to recovery
The brutal truth about PND
Mums open up to share the most honest and brutal truth about what it’s like to suffer from PND. So that other mums feel less alone
Dads are not babysitters and other dad blunders
Dads are not babysitters! Find out why saying that they are gets new dad Stu’s goat! In this month’s Diary of a first time dad
The impact of the pandemic on new parents
Two year’s since the first lockdown and the pandemic has had a huge impact on new parents. A new report highlights the government’s response
How to tell if it’s PND or baby blues
Have you started to worry that your Baby Blues is actually PND (Postnatal Depression)? Let us help you to figure out the differences.
Sleep? I hardly know her – This Is Family
Anita Casu tells us her experience raising a baby who simply wouldn’t sleep at night and shares with us how she overcame the challenges she faced.