Author and mum-of-three Emma Heaphy shares a real and raw account of motherhood. Being a mother isn’t always easy, but we wouldn’t change it. By Emma Heaphy Being a mother isn’t always easy, But I wouldn’t change it. Not a single thing. Not the tired. Not the relentlessness. Not the …
What Jacinda Ardern has taught us about stress and burnout
Stress and burnout is affecting more and more of us – especially here in Australia and New Zealand. And the decision for Jacinda Ardern to resign as New Zealand Prime Minister is something we can all learn from. By Peter Hayton, Chief Psychologist at The Banyans Healthcare Trying to juggle work …
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 …
[Guest Editor] Cass Deller: Life with young kids is really hard
Each season of motherhood has its challenges. Surface Designer and mum, Cass Deller, shares how life is for her, with two young kids who need her all. the. time. By Cass Deller, Surface Pattern Designer + Mama of 2 My kids are seven and three. And I will honestly say that …
How Jacinda Ardern’s resignation will impact mothers everywhere
Jacinda Ardern quits, proving we don’t have to try to be superwomen – because we already are. By Jessica Jane Sammut, Founder of Mama Disrupt When it comes to leading the way in walking away, Jacinda Ardern couldn’t be clearer. Stepping down as the Prime Minister of New Zealand, citing …
Boost your energy levels with these hacks
The juggle is real! In between work responsibilities, training and being a mama, keeping up energy levels is a must if we have a hope in hell of keeping up with life’s demands. By Eloise Wellings, Olympian and philanthropist How to get the most out of your daily routine and boost …
5 reasons we love Clarks
It’s the Summer school holidays, which means that soon it’s the start of a new school year! When it comes to BTS prep, here’s why Clarks school shoes are at the top of our list. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Clarks shoes have been around for years (almost 200 …
How to not Lose Yourself when you Become a Mother
When we become a mother, we look to our own mother, to our husband, to our friends, to our peers, to our elders, to the media, to the world, to see what we should be doing and how we should be doing it ‘right’. But what if everyone around us is …
[Guest Editor] Sam Gash: Is the Pursuit of Balance Making you More Stressed?
Everyone talks about work/life balance, but the pursuit of balance is creating undue overwhelm and anxiety, particularly for working mothers. By Sam Gash It’s so important to have grace with yourself. And to understand that at times you need to pull your energies into more singular objectives. Whether that be work, family or …
3 Things we Love about the Medela 3 in 1 Nursing and Pumping Bra
Breastfeeding and pumping for your babe can sometimes feel like a full blown marathon [enough to work you into a postpartum sweat… IYKYK]. The last thing a mama needs is to add multiple bra changes to her list. Say hello to the new Medela 3 in 1 Nursing and Pumping …