Expecting a child can be such an exciting time, with so much to think about. Many of us are so focused on the birth, that we forget the most important question:

“How do I become the parent that I truly want to be?”

As a family counsellor I see so many conflicts that could have been avoided by simply exploring this question before baby arrives.

The Roots of Parenting – Full day retreat.

Uncover the roots of your parenting story to become the parent you truly want to be.

In this transformative retreat you and your partner will:

Discover what influence your childhood and upbringing will have on your parenting and what you can do about it.
Pinpoint the exact early parenting issues that will be the most challenging for you and why.
Find common ground with your partner or co-parent on the big issues that new parents face today.
Uncover the history of your strengths and values and use them to build a vision of the parent you truly want to be.
Create a framework of support and intention to parent in a way that aligns with your strengths and values.
Gain a deeper understanding of yourself as a parent and a new found confidence in your ability to raise emotionally secure kids.

How much energy have you put into getting to know yourself as a parent?

Ask yourself these questions:

Have I thought about the type of parent I would like to be?
Do I feel clear on the values that matter to me as a parent?
Do I know how well my views and values align with those of my partner?
Is there anything standing in the way of me bringing the best version of myself to parenting?

This full day retreat is designed to help you and your partner answer these questions and build strong foundations for a happy, calm and loving family.

The Parent you want to become

The knowledge you will gain about yourself and your partner will empower you with the confidence you need to create a calm, connected and stress-free 1st year - and beyond - for your new family.

As a family counsellor who has worked with hundreds of families, I can tell you without hesitation, that the way in which you were parented is one of the strongest influences on how you parent.

This retreat for pregnant and newly parenting couples is held on a beautiful property on the Aldinga scrub and is fully catered by 'The Golden Month'.

The Roots of Motherhood programs have been designed to support you to

Give your baby the best start to life
Reduce your risk of pregnancy and postnatal depression and anxiety.
Help you with bonding so that your baby develops a secure attachment.
Support you to meet your own parenting goals, whatever they might be.
Cut through the confusion and conflicting advice that comes with the transition to parenthood and develop your own Instinctive parenting style.

This retreat will support you to create deep, strong roots for your new family to grow from.