Natalie Ehrlich

A lawyer turned professional writer, Natalie Ehrlich is a mother of three under five with a passion for supporting parents. With a history of editorial experience at major lifestyle and fashion brands, writing about parenting while in the thick of it feels like a career dream come true. In her “free” time, she enjoys reading one page of a book uninterrupted, cooking with her kids, and planning her next mom-cation.

Articles written by Natalie

Development

Is toilet training your preschooler wiping you out? Try these simple tips

Ask parents their least favourite part of parenting a young child and I almost guarantee the answer would be unanimous. Teaching toilet training can be hard on everyone involved. Cleaning pee from your favourite rug while trying not to shame your child requires a very specific level of strength and patience. While teaching toileting can feel like a never ending battle, it doesn’t have to be...

Parenthood

Private Vs Public: What is the best healthcare for pregnant people in Australia?

There are so many new things to consider when you become pregnant. While it’s way more fun to add cute little onesies to a baby registry, the practical stuff matters. The added medical expenses associated with pregnancy and birth are very, very real. To avoid a surprise bill along with your new bundle of joy, it’s vital to be aware of your option for healthcare coverage during pregnancy....

Lifestyle

What impact does a parent’s mental illness have on children?

Parenting is one of the most profound, life-altering shifts in a human’s experience. It’s not surprising that it can trigger mental health issues or make already existing mental health struggles more pronounced. Mental health can affect the entire family, particularly children. Stress, anxiety, and depression are not uncommon among parents, particularly mothers during the early years of...

Health & Wellness

How to safely manage back pain during pregnancy

Pregnancy is filled with many surprises but most women expect a bit of discomfort to come along for the ride. Adding pounds of weight to the front of one’s body in a span of less than a year is bound to put some strain on things. Before falling pregnant, I imagined the pain would be more like the soreness felt after exercise – uncomfortable but somehow productive-feeling and most...

Lifestyle

Millennial mum: Parenting in 2023 is peak overwhelm

Picture this: It’s 1997. You get tired of watching ‘Hey Arnold’ so you pick up your landline and call your best friend who lives down the street. You make a plan to meet at their house with your bikes. Maybe you’ll see some other friends at the park. You grab some snacks on your way to the garage. You yell upstairs to your parents that you’re going out with friends to ride bikes and...

Health & Safety

Early signs of autism in toddlers: What to watch for

As an autistic mum of a child with autism, I am often asked by other parents, “Do you think my child is on the spectrum?” Typically, parents asking this question may already have some concerns or inklings about their child.