Becoming a parent can be a mixture of big feelings - both joy and sorrow. It can also be physically demanding attending to a newborn's needs. Sharlene Vlahos is the Director of Education at Karitane, a non-profit organisation supporting parents raising children. Sharlene gives us her top tips on transitioning to parenthood.

Additional resources if you're struggling:

PANDA
COPE
The Gidget Foundation

Becoming a parent can be a mixture of big feelings - both joy and sorrow. It can also be physically demanding attending to a newborn's needs. Sharlene Vlahos is the Director of Education at <a href="https://karitane.com.au/">Karitane</a>, a non-profit organisation supporting parents raising children. Sharlene gives us her top tips on transitioning to parenthood.
Additional resources if you're struggling:
<a href="https://panda.org.au/">PANDA</a> <a href="https://www.cope.org.au/thetruth/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxtSSBhDYARIsAEn0thRp6jZnlb3OKtStztWVCImfZAJMJMcztc1tx-ZRJmswykGlCt8qH4saAvheEALw_wcB">COPE</a> <a href="https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/">The Gidget Foundation</a>

From nurturing newborns to taming toddlers, we unravel the art and science of parenting with real-life stories and expert advice. The hilarious to the humbling and all the nitty gritty in between. Produced and presenter by mum of two and journalist, Shevonne Hunt.

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