Everyone feels angry sometimes – anger is normal. But if you find yourself getting angry a lot or you have trouble controlling yourself when you are angry, it is good to have some anger management techniques ready to go.

Men can experience perinatal depression. Signs of depression include physical, emotional, and changes in thinking and behavior that last for more than two weeks. It is important to seek professional help as soon as possible. Talk to your doctor.

Signs of antenatal or postnatal depression include negative emotional changes that last longer than two weeks during pregnancy or after birth. If you think you may have antenatal or postnatal depression, talk to your doctor. Your healthcare provider can help you find the right treatment for antenatal or postnatal depression. The support of family and friends can help you manage the symptoms of depression.

Children do well when they have nurturing, warm, sensitive, responsive and flexible parenting. Strong relationships with children are built on everyday moments, positive attention, praise and more. Clear rules encourage good behaviour and help children feel secure.You might not always get the parenting balance right. Do not be too hard on yourself. It is best not to share grown-up issues with children. Get support from family and friends instead.

Stress is a normal reaction to changes and challenges, like those that come with being a parent. Some stress can be healthy, but too much can be overwhelming. If stress is an issue for you, it is good to know some stress management techniques.

Nothing is more normal than worry about a new baby or about how you are going as a parent. But dealing with anxiety can help you enjoy your life as parent more

With the birth of a child, the mother establishes a new, unique psychological organization termed "preoccupation with motherhood." It is the psychological basis for the formation of the parental identity and the self-actualization as a parent. This change allows the mother to reorganize her previous life (desires, needs, attitudes, goals, priorities).

The perinatal period (pregnancy and postpartum period) is usually a time of sound mental health. During this period, women may also suffer from mood swings and anxiety, but this usually resolves spontaneously when the hormones stabilize in the first weeks after giving birth.

There are a number of reasons why perinatal disorders can negatively affect the development of the fetus before birth: stress hormones in pregnant women, e.g. cortisol, pass through the placenta and affect the development of the fetal brain; a depressed pregnant woman is less likely to have a healthy lifestyle, less likely to go to prenatal health checks, less likely to get treatment when she is ill and less likely to prepare for motherhood; depression can adversely affect a pregnant woman's immune system; a baby can be born prematurely or with a low birth weight.

Positive parent-child relationships are important for all areas of children’s development. By being in the moment, spending quality time and showing warmth, care and respect, you can strengthen your relationship with your child.