Self-care for modern mothers is not just about pampering. Nope, it’s about building inner strength, loving oneself, and fostering resilience. Pretty empowering stuff, don’t you think? By Charlotte Cruz Modern motherhood is nothing short of a juggling act. Balancing work, family, and personal life is a Herculean task that often …
Do your breasts go back to normal when you finish breastfeeding?
There is at least one thing every mama asks herself (or asks Google) when she has a baby. Do your breasts go back to normal when you finish breastfeeding? By Mama Disrupt® Ah, the joys of motherhood! One minute you’re beaming with pride at your new arrival, and the next, …
Thai pumpkin and coconut soup recipe
Pumpkin soup is always a crowd fav and this soup recipe ramps up the humble veg variety, so it’s probs going to be a regular request from the whole fam. This recipe serves 8-10, so you can totes freeze whatever you won’t eat in a week (it will keep in the …
[Guest Editors] Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith: Managing anxiety during pregnancy
While wonderfully exciting, pregnancy can also be a time when we experience a lot of anxiety. By Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith Overnight, we are responsible for the health of a baby, too, and it can suddenly feel as though there are hundreds of rules and guidelines about what we …
Working from home? 4 ways to be healthy and productive
It can be easy to get stuck in a rut when you’re working from home. Shannon Young, nutritionist at THR1VE, shares a few tricks she uses to make sure her days are both healthy and productive. By Shannon Young If you work from home, look on the bright side – no stressful …
[Guest Editor] Jacqui Lewis: Why we all need to stop multi-tasking
Mashing has become the new norm. But isn’t multi-tasking good? Here’s why we need to stop. By Jacqui Lewis We don’t need more time management; we need energy management. And the things that deplete our energy, such as being distracted and multi-tasking, must be eliminated. Mashing (aka multi-tasking) is when we …
9 books to read to your kids this NAIDOC Week
It’s NAIDOC Week, a time to celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Here are our fav books to read to your kiddos this week [and any time of the year]. By Mama Disrupt® It is so important for our kids to understand the …
Why do girls hold it in and boys let it out? How kids express emotions
Why do girls hold in their feelings and boys let them out? The science and societal norms behind gender differences in how kids express emotions. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor If you’ve got both girls and boys at home, you’ve probably noticed how differently they handle their emotions. …
What’s on our reading list this month
This is your cue to run a hot bath and lock the door. We’ve released our July reading list and it’s loaded with top picks for friendship advice, laugh-out-loud romcoms, and even empowering reads for menopausal women. By Mama Disrupt® Finding Your People: The Ultimate Guide to Friendship by Alexandra …
Milk Makers Series: Top 5 essentials for mastering breastfeeding
POWERED BY MEDELA Breastfeeding? Here are the top 5 must-haves you need. Because we’re all about keeping your honkers happy. This feature is Part 5 of our Milk Makers Series in partnership with Medela, deep diving into all things breastfeeding – from preparation through to weaning. Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part …