Kids going wild? Already running late? We get it. When you need to get ready in 5 minutes, this is your go-to routine. By Natalie Bascur Trying to get ready for the day with a toddler hanging onto your ankle is much like trying to remember your times tables after …
Why hugs are the key to boosting happiness and wellbeing
Hugs may seem a small gesture, a somewhat simple act, but there is nothing ordinary about the power of the humble hug. So make someone’s day and hug it out! By Rechelle Rozwadowski As mamas, we all know the power of physical touch and a hug in soothing a distressed …
Why being busy isn’t always a bad thing: Embrace a productive life
Harness your fierce energy. But remember there is a fine line between “calm and organised” busy and “I-left-my-wallet-in-the-fridge” 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! It’s time to harness …
Feeling stressed? How morning rituals can change your life
Want to kick-start the day with some serious intent?
Or just looking to carve out some ‘you’ time?
You need a morning ritual…
[Guest Editor] Jacqui Lewis: Why we all need to stop multi-tasking
Mashing has become the new norm. But isn’t multi-tasking good? Here’s why we need to stop. By Jacqui Lewis We don’t need more time management; we need energy management. And the things that deplete our energy, such as being distracted and multi-tasking, must be eliminated. Mashing (aka multi-tasking) is when we …
What to do when the mental load becomes too heavy at home
Women have shouldered the mental load – the ‘INVISIBLE WORK’ – at home for generations, not knowing there was a name for it. Now there is and now we’re doing something about it. By Nicola Appleton Nope, you’re not imagining it. There’s a gender gap existing right in the heart …
How to better connect with your partner while parenting
It can be tricky to feel the mojo you felt pre-kids. But it is possible 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. …
‘Thank you for holding me’… a love letter to mama
If our beautiful babies could talk, they would say… ‘Thank You, Mama’. Author Louise Kerwin’s beautiful words speak to our soul. *Cue the tears* By Louise Kerwin As I surrender into life’s ease and flow I come upon rest in your arms As my head falls back upon your shoulder …
Relationship struggling since having a baby? You are not alone
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!) …
5 surprising benefits of being busy
Hands up if you’re a busy lady? Same, babe, same. But while busyness gets a bad wrap, there are some benefits that you may not even realise. By Jo Burgess While you may associate “being busy” with feeling frantic, exhausted or overwhelmed, there are many surprising benefits, too! However, there’s a fine …