Midwife and sleep consultant Amelia Lamont shares some of her top tips for surviving when you have young kids. You got this, mama! By Amelia Lamont Shoutout to all of the parents with young kids! I love, love, LOVE my (slightly chaotic) family and I bloody love what I do for …
[Guest Editor] Arabella Gibson: Motherhood and mental health
Mental health is very much a part of motherhood [and fatherhood], with perinatal depression and anxiety affecting one-in-five new mothers and one-in-10 new fathers each year in Australia. By Arabella Gibson, CEO of Gidget Foundation Australia The burden of mental health issues is of major concern to parents. But less than half …
6 simple ways to lead a more creative life
Ask anyone if they have any creative pursuits and you usually get one of two responses: ‘Yes, I love… [insert enthusiastic conversation about hobby here]’, or ‘Oh, I’m really not a creative type’. But, not being creative is one of life’s biggest myths. Everyone has the capacity for creativity. In the …
[Guest Editor] Meshel Laurie: Why having mum friends can bring you balance
Spinning out of control? It could be time to re-introduce things that give you a sense of calm, balance and peace – like more mum friends. By Meshel Laurie Have you heard of the Four Burners Theory? I heard it mentioned offhand in a podcast, which made me think I …
8 steps to positive self love
Life is tough, and often the struggle is all too real, but our vulnerabilities don’t make us weaker, they teach us to be strong while circumnavigating the challenging journey that is life. And it’s when we feel this way, we need a little self love. By Natalie Bascur With studies …
Hate packing school lunches? Try these lunchbox hacks
Trying to get our kids to eat what we give them… it’s the struggle of so many mamas, right? Because we just want to nourish their growing bodies and stop the ‘Mum, I’m hungry’ cries all day long. By Alison Said Well, the Back to School countdown is on, so it’s time …
How to find ‘me-time’ when there is no time
Mama, it’s time to make some me-time. Because you are a multi-tasking and multi-talented wonder woman. You are a mum! By Natalie Bascur There is juggling small children, working, maintaining friendships and spending time with your partner. It can seem impossible to find time for yourself. And let me tell you, …
Give your self-esteem a boost with these 6 tips
“Self-esteem is simply the idea that you appreciate yourself for who you are – flaws and all!” -Miranda Murray
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. …
Guilt-Free Chocolate Brownies
Cauliflower is rich in fibre, iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium and vitamin C, so with cauliflower flour as the secret ingredient in these yum chocolate brownies, the kids won’t even know they’re good for them! Haha! Ingredients ⅓ cup PomPom Paddock Cauliflower Flour 1 cup caster sugar 2 large eggs, lightly …