Motherhood has taught me many things. But there are some lessons that I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life. Here are 15 things motherhood taught me. By Gemma Dawkins 1. Silence isn’t golden Things are blissfully quiet? Someone is definitely drawing on the walls, removing every tissue …
Why it’s time to say bye to busyness
Busy, mama? You’re not alone. If you feel like you’re falling into the trap of busyness, this one’s for you. In this extract from her book ‘I Didn’t Do the Thing Today’, Madeleine Dore tells us why being busy is the prelude to burnout. By Madeline Dore Let’s talk about …
13 Truthbomb Celebrity Motherhood Quotes
Celebrity motherhood quotes aren’t always super relatable – if you don’t have a 32 bedroom mansion, a personal chef and a fleet of nannies, do you really have that much in common? But as it turns out, no matter who you are, motherhood really knows how to shake things up. …
[Guest Editor] Kate Miller-Heidke: How Motherhood Affected My Identity
Do motherhood and creativity go hand in hand? Not according to musician and performing artist Kate Miller-Heidke. “Many songwriters say that misery is inspiring to them,” she tells us, “but that’s never been the case for me unfortunately!” Instead, when son Ernie was born, Kate was thrust into a battle …
Second-Time Mum, First-Time Anxiety
When Emily first developed severe anxiety, she was in the throes of new-again motherhood. She’d just had her second baby, and wasn’t expecting to have to navigate anxiety and parenthood at once. By Emily Anderson Navigating parenthood is a challenge on its own but when you throw anxiety …
How To Deal When You’re Not OK
Are you ok, mama? Let’s be honest – as mothers, we’re probably not asked that question enough. By Mama Disrupt® Head of Content Gemma Dawkins Between the mental load of trying to schedule swimming lessons, book the car service, and have your groceries delivered in the 6 minute window …
10 Steps To Boost Your Health
If the words ‘boost your health’ make you shudder, hold that thought mama! We’re not talking juice cleanses, restrictive diets, or daily 10km runs [who TF has time for that?] Nope, we’re talking total life overhaul. Mind, body and soul. Because it’s no secret that motherhood can really take it …
5 Instagram Dads To Follow #PAPADISRUPT
While our Insta feeds may be all about that #mamadisrupt life, we also love to celebrate the papas – and what better way than with these 5 Instagram dads to follow. From laugh-a-minute Hamish Blake to the daddy-daughter cuteness overload that is Sam Wood, here are the dads we love …
How To Set Boundaries [And 4 Signs You Need To]
If you think boundaries are just those things between your neighbour’s house and yours, this is for you. I know you, because I am you. A people pleaser. A Type-A person. The kind that would rather pull out all my eyelashes one by one than let somebody down. Sound familiar? …
[Guest Editor] Kita Alexander: Making it Work
Singer-songwriter Kita Alexander has been through a lot. The mama of 2 – their names are Vali and Rumi – has been performing since she was just a teenager. She was still only 19 when her debut single My Own Way was released in 2015, but already she had been …