This episode delves into one of the most important factors in your positive transition into parenthood. 

We chat about the hierarchy of human needs, how they link in with the 5 types of support, and how each type of support can help to build a solid support network for new parents. 

Links to some support services resources on the links below:

Australian Support Resources COPE  & Australian Support Resources RAISING CHILDREN

Remember if you are struggling and need help now Lifeline is here for you: Lifeline Get Help

Details are below for all of the information used in today's episode:

Rediscovering the Later Version of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Self-Transcendence and Opportunities for Theory, Research, and Unification - Mark E. Koltko-Rivera

Social support and stress in the transition to parenthood - Carolyn E. Cutrona

Controllability of stressful events and satisfaction with spouse support behaviours - Carolyn E. Cutrona and Julie A. Suhr

Mothers’ group participation: associations with social capital, social support and mental well-being  - Cecily Strange, Alexandra Bremner, Colleen Fisher, Peter Howat, and Lisa Wood.

The importance of first-time parent groups for new parents - Barbara A Hanna, Gay Edgecombe, Carol A Jackson, and Susan Newman

New Parents’ Facebook Use at the Transition to Parenthood - Mitchell K. Bartholomew, corresponding author Sarah J. Schoppe-Sullivan, Michael Glassman, Claire M. Kamp Dush, and Jason M. Sullivan

Self-care and Well-being in Mental Health Professionals: The Mediating Effects of Self-awareness and Mindfulness - Kelly Richards, C. Campenni, Janet Muse-Burke

Raising Children - Where to get support