If your weekly grocery trip and tank of petrol is setting you back more than you’d like, these budgeting tips from Madonna Smit, founder of Budget Mum Blog, will take the pressure off. By Madonna Smit The phrase ‘budgeting tips’ might not sound too sexy, but for most of us, rising …
‘My experience with postpartum psychosis’
When you think of the fourth trimester, you picture endless newborn snugs. But for our warrior mama Gen, postpartum psychosis shook up her beautiful beginnings. By Mama Disrupt® The newborn bubble should be a blissful time of bonding and falling in love with your baby – but postpartum psychosis blindsided …
How you can help your boy own his emotions… #cyclebreakers
Boys do cry – and so they should, writes Registered Psychologist and parenting expert Rachel Tomlinson. Here’s how to help your boys emotions thrive. By Rachel Tomlinson ‘Big boys don’t cry’ is an unfortunate but common response when our boys express sadness or fear. It harks back to when men …
Self-care for new mums
Whether you’re a first-time mum or you’ve got a new bambino in the clan, self-care for new mums is a must. Here’s where to start. By Ruby Matley It’s no secret that often, mama is the last one to have her needs met. A hot shower, or cup of tea, …
How do you know when you’re done having kids?
How do you know when you’re done having kids? Is there like a number you can call? By Gemma Dawkins. I always assumed I would just, you know, know. The day we brought our eldest daughter home from the hospital, we started talking about the next one. #KEEN. After our …
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. …
Celebs Disrupting The Pregnancy Fashion Game
Maternity style, pregnancy fashion – whatever you want to call it, it’s come a long way since the days of muu-muus and tired tracksuit pants (although tbh, we’re still loving our loungewear too.) But with celebs from Rihanna to Beyonce joining the mama crew, preggie bellies are front and centre. …
15 things motherhood has taught me
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 …
[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 …