Parent Stories

The first year of motherhood felt like survival mode — I was exhausted, overwhelmed, and kept wondering if something was wrong with me. Karitane gave me the reassurance, mental health support, and practical help I needed.

The sleep was so bad that I had accepted it was just something I was going to have to wait for them to grow out of. Since being at Karitane, we now have a calmer nighttime routine and the boys…

Karitane helped my baby go from waking every 45 minutes to sleeping independently for 12 hours straight. Now that he’s more settled and sleeping well, I’m rested too and able to give him 100 per cent of myself each day.

Becoming a mum was really hard. Karitane helped me feel supported on my parenting journey.

To celebrate families, we're sharing parent stories—real mums and dads sharing their journeys, challenges, and struggles to remind all parents they’re not alone. It's OK to ask for help, and Karitane is here to support you.

It was really hard. People kept telling me sleep when the baby sleeps, but when does that happen? I remember feeling just so lost and desperate. I feel like a new person and it genuinely changed my life.