Here are the most important survival tips for motherhood you need to know, to help you navigate this wild ride. Welcome to the hood, mama. By Phoebe Burgess Just like babies don’t come with a manual, neither does motherhood. You need to feel your way through it. But you know what …
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 …
[Guest Editor] Denise Vasi: I didn’t realise how motherhood would change me
Having forged a successful career as a model and actress, everything changed when Denise Vasi entered motherhood. “Everything realigned”, says Denise, mama-of-two and founder of the beauty brand MAED. “Before becoming a mama, I was “travelling and drinking a lot of tequila!” “My mother raised me by herself until I …
10 books to add to your list if you’re obsessed with fairy smut too
We’re obsessed with fairy smut. If you are too, or you’re keen to read what all the fuss is about, then check these books out. Are you ready to escape the chaos and immerse yourself in some fantastical romance and adventure? We’ve got you covered with 14 tantalising romantasy books, …
[Guest Editor] Jacqui Lewis: What is mashing and why should we stop doing it?
Mashing (aka multi-tasking) 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 …
[Guest Editor] Dr Ali Young: Trying to work and raise a family? 5 ways to avoid burnout
The societal drive to work as if we don’t have kids, and parent as if we don’t have a job is leading to burnout, as Dr Ali Young explains. By Ali Young Has working motherhood got you turning yourself in circles? Trying to do all the things for everybody, to keep …
[Guest Editor] Victoria Vanstone: Can doing our best be enough FFS?
It’s time to leave expectations at the door, because as mums, we’re all just doing our best, and that’s all anybody can ever ask. By Victoria Vanstone ‘Mum, can I have grated cheese instead of sliced in my sandwiches?’ ‘Yes’ ‘Mum, can you cut my grapes longs ways, like my …
Feeling off? It could be perimenopause.
What are the symptoms of perimenopause? From hot flushes to mood swings, we’ve got the lowdown on this wild ride. If you’re waking up in the middle of the night swimming in sweat or find yourself snapping (more than usual) like a hungry crocodile at your partner for simply breathing, …
Sleep tourism is the latest travel trend (and it’s made for mums)
If all you want is some peace and quiet, you’re not alone. Time to jump on the sleep tourism trend. By Mama Disrupt® Say hello to the new era of travel. It’s called sleep tourism and it sounds like absolute bliss, doesn’t it? Booking.com shared their Travel Predictions with us, …
[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 …