Relationships are tough at the best of times. Throw in kids and many couples crumble under the load. Here’s how to keep the love alive after you have a baby. By Amelia Phillips Relationships are tough at the best of times. Then throw in a kid or two (or more!) …
Mama yum recipe: Prawn with ginger and chilli jam
This prawn with ginger and chilli jam recipe is such a good one to have up your sleeve for family dinner or a BBQ with friends. By Danielle Alvarez with Libby Travers While this is a recipe for prawns, I think the sweet, umami-rich jam is really the star. Beyond …
6 tips on how to manage menopause
Menopause. We can’t run and hide from it. So whether you’re experiencing it now, or want to prepare your future self, Naturopath Nikki Warren shares her top tips on how to manage the symptoms. By Nikki Warren First things, first. Let’s talk about the stages – perimenopause and menopause. The …
Top 4 podcasts to listen to when you need to relax
Need a little me-time to recharge your batteries? These are the most popular podcasts to listen to when you need to relax. By Charlotte Cruz Whenever you find yourself in need of a break, press play on one of these top podcasts. Give yourself the gift of relaxation. Remember, taking …
Struggling with your milk supply? Here is an easy recipe for lactation cookies
If you’re a breastfeeding or pumping mum [or you plan to be], you need a quick and easy recipe for lactation cookies. Well mama, this is it! By Jessica Prescott and Vaughne Gear We don’t use brewer’s yeast in this recipe because the amount required in order for it to have …
How society can stop exploiting women and actually empower them
Wanna really talk about empowering women? Because it isn’t just a 9-to-5 thing. It starts (and ends) at home. Ladies, let’s rally. By Ava Wilde We’ve all seen the headlines: women smashing it in the workplace, breaking glass ceilings, and generally being awesome. But here’s the thing, there’s a catch. The …
5 things to do when you bring your newborn home
Bringing a newborn home is overwhelming and sometimes scary. So we asked Baby Whisperer Christine Minogue for her top tips for new mamas. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor I vividly remember my fifth day as a new mum. It was a Thursday and it was the day we were …
‘My week-long social media detox and its surprising results’
Join a Millennial mum and her fam on a social media detox adventure. See how they unplug for a week, finding deeper connections and loads of joy in the moment. By Anneka Rose I’m usually pretty good at juggling social media and real life. You know, keeping the phone away …
[Guest Editor] Helen Whait: How you can find more time in the day by saying no
Ever wish you could find more time in the day? Well maybe you can. Helen Whait, founder of ActivOT, shares some of the lessons she’s learned. By Helen Whait As mothers, as busy women, time and time again we succumb to fatigue and burnout. Our never-ending to-do-lists are overwhelming, and our children …
Is this the new beauty balm? 5 surprising uses of nipple cream
Aside from the obvious use for nipple balm, here we look at five other uses that make nipple cream a stand-out beauty buy. By Kristina Ioannou Nipple cream is like the holy grail of hot-mama-products. It’s soothing. It’s multi-talented. And it makes you feel darn amazing. This cult item really …