Stop putting pressure on yourself to be perfect (and berating yourself when things don’t go exactly to plan). Let it go, let it go… By Cassie Mendoza-Jones I was six weeks pregnant, and feeling it. My mood was low, my mind was distracted, my brain was foggy and my body felt …
Want to try mindfulness? Follow these 6 everyday cues
The school gate, a traffic jam or a supermarket queue… You can find inner peace anywhere – just follow these real-world mindfulness cues. By Amy Taylor-Kabbaz How do I start meditating? Should I be chanting? Do I have to do it for hours to get any benefit? The short answer to …
[Guest Editor] Mindi Palm: Becoming a mother completely changed me
Becoming a mother is a rollercoaster of crazy, much like putting your brain in the blender. So high five if you get out alive. By Mindi Palm Let’s take a moment to quietly reflect on the fact that there’s a little cray cray in each one of us. Sure, lunacy …
Relationship struggling since having a baby? You are not alone
Relationships are tough at the best of times. Throw in kids and many couples crumble under the load. Here’s how to keep the love alive after you have a baby. By Amelia Phillips Relationships are tough at the best of times. Then throw in a kid or two (or more!) …
What is mum guilt and how do I get rid of it?
Feeling bad about your parenting decisions could be what’s holding you back from making the RIGHT ones. It’s time to ditch the mum guilt! By Rebecca Hooton Let’s talk about mum guilt. I have it, you have it, we all have it. So let’s talk about it, mama. Meet Katie*. …
5 steps to being a happy and healthy mum
Life changes when you become a mum, and every journey is different. But it’s important to be happy and healthy in your own way. By Jen Dugard 1. GET TO KNOW YOUR NEW BODY Returning to exercise when you feel ready is an important part of staying active as a …
5 easy ways to practise self-care when you have a baby
If you’re feeling like you need to lay down for like a week, you need these easy ways to practise self-care. By Lizzie Bland It’s a well-known fact that you have to take care of yourself in order to take care of others [you can’t pour from an empty cup!]. …
5 things to do when your baby is premature
When your baby is born premature, the stress and challenges of childbirth and motherhood are amplified. Here are 5 things you need to know. By Mama Disrupt® Having a preemie baby can be really scary – seeing your baby fighting for its life in the neonatal intensive care unit, with all …
Are you feeling stressed? Feel more zen with these 4 tips
The mental load is heavy and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. So if you’re feeling stressed it’s time to declutter your body, mind and soul. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor It’s only the start of the year, but I know I’m not the only one who feels like their soul …
Mastering the motherhood juggle – 5 key strategies for better balance
Feeling the pressure of being a mum and everything else? Follow these 5 steps to overcome the juggle of motherhood. By Amy Molloy 1. A REMINDER TO RELEASE LETTING GO OF YOUR GRIP Whenever I feel out of my comfort zone, I can fall into a space of ‘over-coping’, refusing …