Megan Blandford
Megan Blandford is a Melbourne-based writer.
- Opinion
- Sex & relationships
‘Mental load’ solution is men stepping up, not women stepping down
Men, this one’s for you: it’s time to take on some of the mental load. Here’s how.
- Megan Blandford
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- Opinion
- Parenting
Nothing funny about hearing loss - as my child knows
Hearing loss isn’t a comedic act, nor does it only affect older people. It’s time to represent it for what it is.
- Megan Blandford
- Opinion
- Ageing
Ageing is a privilege – but we’re encouraged to feel it’s a problem
“You don’t look your age” is a huge compliment – at least that’s what the latest social media challenge is telling us.
- Megan Blandford
- Opinion
- Bullying
What are we doing about bullying and its impact on children?
The effects of being bullied as a child can stay with a person for life, causing depression and loss of confidence.
- Megan Blandford
- Opinion
- Mental health
I’m a mum who has thought of suicide. Thank you, Meghan
I’d battled with depression and occasional suicidal thoughts since my children were babies. Admitting to this was the toughest challenge of my life.
- Megan Blandford
The unusual ways we’ve come to deal with pandemic anxiety
For the third time today I’m clicking between rescue organisations and breeder websites, looking at puppies that are up for adoption or sale
- Megan Blandford
'It's unique': How to tackle the mid-career crisis
The mid-career crisis happens when we realise that "What do you want to be when you grow up?" is still the question we’re asking ourselves. But there are small steps that can help.
- Megan Blandford
- Opinion
- Motherhood
'It's simple to say have more babies – but let's consider parents' health'
'Middle class, working women are being urged by former Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, to have more children. But we need better support systems in place first.'
- Megan Blandford
- Opinion
- Bushfires
To the partners of volunteer firefighters, I see you
It’s likely that many people have said that your partner is amazing. What they haven’t told you, is that you’re also doing a great job.
- Megan Blandford
