Bridget Brocklebank – Parents with Questions

Rather than write verbatim from the interview, I thought I’d take some of Bridget’s words and integrate them into a short story about who she is and her experiences.

Bridget Brocklebank is a mum of 11-year-old twin boys. We discussed how Bridget is dealing with her children’s mental health; however, our 30-minute conversation covered a lot of ground in the interview.

These days Bridget is a wellness coach and has worked in the mental health system for over six years. Bridget specialises in women’s mental health and the areas around depression. She is very aware of what’s involved in women’s mental health issues with birth, children and partners, having experienced this in her own life.

Bridget is very concerned about depression and how it’s applying to many families in Australia, her native country New Zealand, and the UK, having lived there for 20-odd years.

Concerning the Covid situation now, Bridget knows many children that have been affected by this. Sadly they will be affected for years to come. Not just children though, the parents and even extended family! It’s easy for kids and parents to go into the dark reaches of depression if their sources of information are just the government and media and their incessant fear-mongering.

Bridget’s way through this is to be very real about how she talks to her boys; she encourages them to think about the information available and support them in the ways of critical thinking. This is a very practical way of getting them to ask questions, find answers, and allow them to develop their own understanding.

I asked Bridget about possible suggestions in dealing with a husband/wife/partner who has differing opinions. Her response was to plan your stance and why. Get your information together and present it calmly and decisively. Bridget also suggested sending an email with your thoughts and pertinent information, so everyone could be on the same page when it came time to chat.

For more detailed information on what Parents with Questions is all about and the plethora of videos and resources, visit www.parentswithquestions. com.au Bridget can be contacted via her FB page:

I’d encourage people to watch this insightful video interview with Bridget – it’s a strong message shared beautifully!

By Anthony Kilner

“It’s easy for kids and parents to go into the dark reaches of depression if their sources of information are just the government and media and their incessant fear-mongering.”

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Image Credits: Bridget Brocklebank