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What Were We Thinking!

Monash University
Free

About What Were We Thinking!

Becoming a parent is one of the biggest jobs you'll ever take on. And it's one of the few jobs with little or no training. It's natural for new parents to feel a bit lost when they bring their new baby home: What Were We Thinking!
This app tells you about things you need to know and do to become a confident parent. It will keep you company as you travel the highs and lows of your new world.
Get week-by-week information on essential topics for mums and dads - and anyone supporting them - for the first six months of life with your baby.
It's practical, it's personal, and it's based on the best available evidence from leading Australian experts.

Understand more about:
- Crying and sleeping difficulties, and how to build a Feed-Play-Sleep routine
- Ways to help you adjust to your roles as parents, and to meet each other's changed needs

Learn with:
- Videos
- Quizzes and worksheets
- Personal stories and experiences
- Journal writing and links to further information
- Weekly tips and reminders

This app was developed by Monash University and Jean Hailes for Women’s Health with funding from the Australian Government. Content is based on the award-winning, evidence-based What Were We Thinking! program developed by leading Australian researchers from the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash University.
What Were We Thinking!
A must-have app for new parents.
Straightforward and practical solutions in the palm of your hand.

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