WARNING: This post contains generalisations and conclusions based on my own observations and analysis/opinion. I recognise that there are always exceptions and that not all families/experiences are the same. The Results of Womens' Liberation Don't get me wrong, I am tremendously grateful for Women's Liberation and the Feminist movement and the achievements they have made towards gender equality. One of the biggest accomplishments was giving women the opportunity to work - and … [Read more...] about The Pressure on Today’s Mums is Different to Previous Generations – Part 1
By Mums on the DPB
These are quotes from mums' experiences on the DPB: For Mums that are on the DPB, it is extremely stressful - it is no wonder that single mums are so at-risk of Postnatal Depression. If you have been a mum on the DPB, what has your experience been? … [Read more...] about By Mums on the DPB
The Truth About Single Parents
The Media I don't know when I became aware of the media-bashing of single parents on the Domestic Purposes Benefit but with a conservative leaning and a monopoly on media by stuff.co.nz and the NZ Herald, it was probably around about the time of National's Welfare Reforms. At that time the cost of the DPB to the current Government was emphasized and how they could cut those costs became a priority and a focus of media attention. Those welfare reforms meant that Domestic Purpose Beneficiaries … [Read more...] about The Truth About Single Parents
Child Poverty in NZ
Mothers Helpers is concerned about the health and wellbeing of families and the effects these have on children. If you haven't seen this documentary, please take the time to watch it now, it's important. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b-aI9jtvCY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJwMaKBx-aU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LMCNoxVGnI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8BBZ1SroGc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R98ut1oh8Yg Journalist Bryan Bruce then asked … [Read more...] about Child Poverty in NZ
Parents Studying Survey Results
Mothers Helpers recently put out an online survey seeking participants randomly, requesting them to give feedback of their experience as a student, the challenges they faced, the consequences of the stress they came under (if any) and what they would suggest might help them to successfully gain their qualification without that stress becoming unmanageable. About the Respondents: 100 participated in the survey Of those 100, 53% were currently studying and 52% had previously studied whilst … [Read more...] about Parents Studying Survey Results
Living With Depression
Mothers Helpers is in the business of preventing the serious consequences of postnatal depression. Take a look at our other pages to see what those might be. One thing I'd love to be able to prevent is what I call chronic depression. For many people, depression does not have to be something they live with - if treated early and treated well, they can make a full-recovery. And they can prevent a relapse from occurring. But there are those who live with depression and for those of us who do, … [Read more...] about Living With Depression
