Guest Editor Rebecca Hooton shares her increds experience of having her first baby and the fears she felt about motherhood. By Rebecca Hooton I was on my hands and knees on the bed waiting to have my baby. It was 6am and I’d been in labour all night. I had nothing left to give, …
Feeling overwhelmed by motherhood?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by motherhood, here are a few ways to simplify your life and prioritise your time. By Natalie Bascur Life is unpredictable, even more so when you have kids – so I don’t blame you if you’re feeling overwhelmed by motherhood. It’s time to simplify your life lady, …
5 tips for surviving when you have a high needs baby
How do you survive when you’re a new mama with a high needs baby? Newborn life can be tough at the best of times. By Fiona Amarasinghe Ahh, newborn days. They are so hard. Especially when you are a first time mum and reeling from the shock of it all. …
[Guest Editor] Melissa Ambrosini: 5 ways to maximise your minimal sleep
We all know that once you have kids, sleep is pretty much a thing of the past. So, how can you make the most of the Zzzs you do get? Melissa Ambrosini shares her hacks. By Melissa Ambrosini 1. Go dark Make the room as dark as possible with block-out …
[Guest Editor] Yakira Giger: It’s okay to not be okay
It’s okay to NOT be okay. How mama of three, Yakira Giger learnt to deal with her anxiety and PND head on. By Yakira Giger Are you okay? My automatic reply is always “Yes, I’m fine.” *Smile and wave, smile and wave…* But why? Why do we feel so CONCERNED …
[Guest Editor] Ange Simson: 9 daily habits that will make you a happier person
Self love expert and wellness guru Ange Simson of The Gratitude Project shares the 9 habits she’s abided by over the years that have had a huge impact on her day to day happiness. By Ange Simson Did you know that you can teach yourself to be happy and positive? Yep. …
6 ways to cultivate a healthy and happy soul
The more things we have on our to-do list [and on our mind], the less time we have to focus on the health and wellbeing of our soul. Try these top tips for cultivating a healthy soul and a happy life. By Miranda Murray As women, many of us are …
Reasons why having no birth plan is the best plan
Just like motherhood, birth doesn’t always go to plan. So if you’re pregnant and thinking about your birth plan, there is a strong argument for throwing that all out the window and just going with the flow. By Mindi Palm If you’re anything like me, you imagine your birth experience …
Want to be the best support person? Here’s how to rock parenthood
One of the hardest things about motherhood is that we can’t fully share the process with our support person. You know, things like the physical burdens of pregnancy and childbirth. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be there for her in other ways. By Mia Johnson Having a baby is …
The 4 step skin routine for busy mamas
The struggles as a busy mama to keep your skin looking great are endless. It’s a time thing, right? Well, we’ve got you covered with four simple tricks to get your daily skin routine back on track. By Alisha Kinna 1. CLEANSE Keep your cleanser in the shower. When choosing a cleanser think about …