By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor After a LOOONG Summer vacay, it’s #backtoschool time – whoop! You did it mama! School bags are out (here’s hoping there are no mouldy sandwiches festering in the bottom), uniforms and shoes are ready, books are stacked and the Click and Collect order is in, …
How to not want to murder your baby-daddy
By Amelia Phillips Relationships are tough at the best of times… then throw in a kid or two (or more!) and many a couple have crumbled under the load. So how can you keep the love ALIVE when you have bambinos? I asked clinical psychologist and relationship expert Jacqui Manning, …
It’s time for some soul exfoliation, mama
By Jessica Jane Sammut It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, as the Nina Simone classic goes. It’s also a new decade. Does this mean we have the chance to start a fresh page? It’s clearly time to kick to the kerb that which does not serve us, and embrace the …
What I’ve learnt (and love) about blended families
By Lindy Klim Being a mother is THE most rewarding job I have ever had but my god is it the hardest. And I am not talking about the sleepless nights, dirty nappies and the juggling act of being a chef, taxi driver, costume maker, doctor, judge and jury and …
5 surprising benefits of being busy
By Jo Burgess While you may associate “being busy” with feeling frantic, exhausted AF or overwhelmed, there are many surprising benefits that come with keeping busy, too! However, there’s a fine line between “calm and organised busy” versus the frantic, “I-left-my-wallet-in-the-fridge” kinda busy! 5 surprising benefits of being busy 1 …
PAPA DISRUPT: Chris Hemsworth
By Simone Lee He’s earned millions conquering the Marvel universe as Norse god Thor in some of the highest-grossing films of all time. So Chris Hemsworth could be forgiven for indulging in the odd treat… a luxury yacht perhaps, or a garage full of high-octane motors. Chris’ choice of boy-toys …
Teach your minis how to adopt a zero waste lifestyle
By Emma Gibbs Before my son was born, I was kinda prepared for the sleep deprivation, the round-the-clock feeding, and the change in pace maternity leave would bring. What I was not prepared for was the insane shift in my priorities and my view of the world – everything changed …
How to find mama ‘me time’ when there is no time
By Natalie Bascur Mama, you are a multi-tasking and multi-talented wonder woman… from juggling small children, trying to start a business, maintaining friendships and spending time with your partner, I’m guessing you never find time for yourself. And let me tell you, you’re not alone. If your idea of ‘me …
How to Better Connect with your Partner While Parenting
By Kristina Ioannou Let’s be honest: there’s nothing sexy about a top riddled with baby vomit or the sound of shrieking kids every hour, on the hour. Indeed, it can be tricky for parents to feel the mojo they felt pre-child days, especially with over-scheduled lives and general household chaos. …
[GUEST EDITOR] Lindy Klim: What I’ve Learnt (and Love) About Blended Families
by Lindy Klim Being a mother is THE most rewarding job I have ever had but my god is it the hardest. And I am not talking about the sleepless nights, dirty nappies and the juggling act of being a chef, taxi driver, costume maker, doctor, judge and jury and …