LibGuides: Women and Newborn Health Library (WNHL): Parenting

New Resources in the Library

The Australian Autism Handbook : the essential guide to parenting a child on the autism spectrum by Benison O'Reilly and Seana Smith
Call Number: WM 203.5 ORE
ISBN: 9781925183849
Publication Date: 2022
Offers support and guidance to families on their journey, from early signs and symptoms of ASD to diagnosis, intervention programs, schooling, issues such as eating, sleeping and toilet training, and navigating the medical maze
the Father hood : inspiration for the new dad generation by Luke Benedictus
Call Number: WS 105.5.F2 BEN
ISBN: 9781760524920
Publication Date: 2019
Welcome to The Father Hood. Where we celebrate the growing tribe of hands-on dads who are discovering that becoming a father is the greatest opportunity a man can have to be better than he's ever been before; stronger, wiser and more compassionate.
LGBTQ Family Building by Abbie E. Goldberg
ISBN: 9781433833922
Publication Date: 2022
This book is a comprehensive and easy-to-read guide to parenthood and family building for LGBTQ people.
Spiral up to empower resilent kids by Kim Ellisten
ISBN: 9780645774719
Publication Date: 2023
Spiral up to empower resilient kids is a collection of mindful parenting ideas and learnt gems of wisdom to help your family thrive through the early years and beyond.

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New books April 2022
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Pamphlets and fact sheets

The following is a selection of information available online. Click the link to go to the pamphlet.

5 Top tips to build young brains By Donna Cross published by the Telethon Kids Institute There’s a lot more going on inside a baby’s brain than we can see. Babies learn through interacting with their parents and the adults in their life. From the moment they are born, talking, singing and playing, is building their brain.
All about child health nurses (WA Health)
Brain Builders (video) (The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne)
Child Development 0-3 months (WA Health)
Child Development 3-6 months (WA Health)
Child Development 9-12 months (WA Health)
Child Development 1-2 years (WA Health
Dad's Guide to Pregnancy (Raising Children Network)
Emotional health for new parents Having a baby is a life changing experience and can effect your emotional health and overall well being. These articles provide information on a range of common emotional problems and where to get help.
Immunisation - no job no play legislation WA (WA Health) On 22 July 2019, changes to the Public Health Act 2016 (WA) and the School Education Act 1999 (WA) came into effect that will help to increase vaccination rates of children in Western Australia (WA) and better protect the community from vaccine preventable notifiable infectious diseases. When enrolling a child into any child care service, kindergarten or school, parents/guardians are already required to provide their child’s Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement. This statement must not be more than two months old.
Mum Space MumSpace is designed to connect you quickly with the level of support you need, from advice and support in the transition to parenthood, to effective online treatment programs for perinatal depression and anxiety. The resources on MumSpace will help you ‘step-up’ to whichever level of support suits you best. MumSpace is also a resource for your healthcare professional.
Parenting Groups in WA
Parenting in Pictures
Rural and Remote Living (Healthdirect)
Triple P Parenting in Western Australia Triple P gives parents simple tips to help you manage the big and small problems of family life and build stronger relationships.
WA Parent Helplines and Hotlines (Raising Children Network)
What were we thinking! This website contains information about common experiences in the early months of parenthood and some effective ways of thinking about and managing them.

Websites and support groups

Birth.com.au Birth is an Australain online resource for conception, pregnancy, labour, birth and newborn advice and community. Find expert information on difficulty conceiving, ovulation, week by week pregnancy, miscarriage, caesarean section, labour and birth and a welcoming forum for pregnancy and mums.
Child and Adolescent Health Service (WA Health) As part of the Western Australian Department of Health, the Child and Adolescent Health Service is committed to providing high quality paediatric care to young West Australians.
COPE (Centre of Perinatal Excellence) COPE : Providing support for the emotional challenges of becoming a parent
COVID-19 24/7 Parenting : proven parenting tips and activities for all ages in worldwide languages Parenting for Lifelong Health provides open-access online parenting resources during COVID-19.
Kidsafe WA On this website you will find information about current news and events, fact sheets, resources and program information to help you keep kids safe.
NGALA Ngala is a provider of Early Parenting and Early Childhood services with a passion for supporting and guiding families and young children through the journey of parenting.
PANDA Peer-support and professional counsellor staff offer perinatal mental health counselling, information and referrals to parents and friends
Parent Easy Guides (Government of South Australia) Parent Easy Guides provide comprehensive, easy to read information on raising children and young people from birth to 18 years.
Playgroup WA Playgroup is a place in your local community for children aged 0 to 5 years and their parent or caregiver to regularly meet, make friends and play! There are so many different playgroups across WA and most are run by parent volunteers.
Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Provides resources to support parents on the journey from pregnancy to preschool.
Raising Children Network The Raising Children Network website has a lot of information about babies, including information about development, behaviour, fitness, health and daily care. As well as articles there are several videos. The Raising Children Network site has been funded by the Australian Government.
SANE Australia Information about mental illness, treatments where to go for support and help carers
SMS4dads SMS4dads is a service designed specifically for dads.

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Women and Newborn Health Library (WNHL): Parenting