Laura, mum of 3, shares her experience of breastfeeding her third child, who was born prematurely. For Laura, breastfeeding her children has been crucial for her mental health and wellbeing.
Read : Breastfeeding and my mental healthStarting a family is a milestone in many people's lives. It can also be a stressful time and many parents experience mental ill health. Mental ill health of parents can have a negative impact on the development of their children. But this is not always the case.
Read : Family and parenting: statisticsSince having different birth experiences, I can attest that I have experienced my fair share of the maternity system with both positive and negative experiences.
Read : My different birth experiencesThe vast majority of parents want schools to help their children understand relationships and mental health, new research reveals.
Read : Parents overwhelmingly support relationships education14th Feb 2022 / Families, children and young people
A new programme is launching in the Royal Borough of Greenwich to help young mothers build their self-confidence as parents and reduce the risks to their mental health.
Read : New programme launched to support young mothers mental healthThis project is a partnership with Single Parents’ Wellbeing with the aim of enhancing the bond and relationship between parent and child/children.
Read : Connecting CreativelyOur relationships with our children are critical for their healthy development.
Read : Why relationships are so important for children and young peopleMany young mothers face additional challenges, on top of those that all parents may experience. For many young parents, coping with adversity was a part of life long before they became a parent.
Read : Becoming a parent is hard workCommunity plays an important role in protecting parents’ mental health. Read more about how community can support parents' mental health and our work with parents at greater risk of mental health problems.
Read : How does community support parents’ mental health?For Parental Mental Health Day on 30 January, Gillian Meens shares her experiences of finding a community with other parents after the birth of her children.
Read : The value of community for parent mental health