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How to make peace with rejection and totally own it
Rejection was a turning point in Carlii Lyon’s life. Because sometimes disapproval and rejection are healthy and are a sign of progress. By Carlii Lyon I experienced a major turning point in my life when I realised, at the age of 35, that certain forms of disapproval and rejection are healthy …
5 ways to be an active, happy and healthy mama
Life is suddenly very different when you become a mama, and every journey is different. There is no right or wrong way of doing things and it’s important to allow yourself to find your own way. By Jen Dugard Here are 5 tips to staying healthy and happy as a mum …
5 ways to sleep your way to better mental health
A lot of us are so tired and so stressed that we’re struggling to sleep well. It’s a vicious cycle of worse stress, worse sleep, and deteriorating mental wellbeing. By Stephanie Centofanti, Psychology Academic at UniSA Online If this is you [it is us, too], we need to break the cycle. But …
[Guest Editor] Lucy Bloom: 5 mistakes partners make in the delivery room
There is more to supporting a woman through the birth of a baby than showing up in the delivery room and taking photos at the end. By Lucy Bloom Keeping a woman safe, happy and focussed in labour is your number one job as her support person. “You can actually slow labour down …
[Guest Editor] Sarah Davidson: How and when to step outside your comfort zone
Want to find out what sets your soul on fire, but don’t know how? Entrepreneur and co-founder of Aussie global brand Matcha Maiden, Sarah Davidson, explains how she found her YAY. By Sarah Davidson When it comes to comfort zones and stepping outside of them, a quote I always find helpful …
4 things you need to know about when you’re pregnant
A healthy pregnancy comes down to a healthy YOU. How you treat your body pre-pregnancy, during pregnancy, and after you’ve given birth can all have affects on your baby. By Kate Save, clinician dietitian So eating the right foods, knowing what to avoid, and what vitamins are essential and safe are all important …
How to practise self-care more often
We all spend so much time looking after other people, we often leave ourselves last, and with that can come a mama that’s a little worn out. By Emily Crawford So, turn off your phone, pop your kids down for a nap, put down your work and follow the below for …
7 handy tools to help get your child to actually listen to you
Have you ever just wanted to speak and have your child listen and do exactly what you say? Of course you have… you’re a mama! And we’ve all been there. We need our kids to listen – we have to get out the door on time, we need to get …
5 easy ways to declutter your mind
When life is busy, our minds get cluttered with all the thoughts required to manage and stay afloat. These thoughts take up space and energy, often leaving us feeling exhausted, stressed and overwhelmed. By Roberta Hughes So if life is starting to get on top of you and you’re struggling to find moments of peace among …