Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween with these easy, family-friendly ways to celebrate with your little ghouls. By Ava Wilde Ah, Halloween! A time for costumes, sweets, and a bit of spooky fun. Though it’s not as big in Australia as it is in some other parts of the world, …
Want to know what happens after giving birth? 10 things to expect
Ever wondered what happens after giving birth? Dive into the raw, beautiful reality of postpartum life with these 10 unexpected truths. By Charlotte Cruz 1. The Mother of All Contractions Hold on to your maternity pants, because those contractions aren’t over just yet. Afterbirth contractions continue as your uterus works …
Feeling tired? Heavy period? It’s time for a women’s wellness check
Why women’s wellness checks are essential after kids – from tackling low iron and heavy periods to managing hormonal shifts, so you can start feeling like yourself again. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor Motherhood is a beautiful, transformative experience, but it can also take a significant toll on …
[Guest Editor] Jessica Hill: Why friendships in new motherhood are a lifesaver
For Jessica Hill, founder of The Parent Collective, friendships in new motherhood were her lifeline – through the 3am feeds, the postpartum blues, and the chaos of new parenthood. By Jessica Hill Becoming a mum is like jumping into the deep end of a pool you’ve never swum in before, …
[Guest Editor] Bobbi Lockyer: Top tips for your newborn photoshoot … DIY style
Nikon creator and artist, Bobbi Lockyer shares her insider secrets for the ultimate DIY newborn photoshoot. Bobbi Lockyer Creating precious memories of your newborn at home can be a rewarding and heartwarming experience. Whether you’re a photography enthusiast or just want to capture those special moments, these tips will help …
5 hacks to help you juggle parenting with study
It might seem impossible to juggle parenting with study. But more and more mamas are out there enrolling in further education. By Mama Disrupt® When just getting through the day seems like a marathon achievement, it might seem impossible to juggle parenting with study. But more and more mamas out …
10 expert tips on how to talk to girls about body positivity
Raising confident girls in today’s world is a challenge. We chat to the experts to get their take on how to foster a body positivity culture at home and equip our girls for a resilient future. By Harper Steele Raising confident and self-assured girls in an era dominated by social …
[Guest Editor] Claire Tonti: Birth trauma, miscarriage and matrescence
Claire Tonti, honours us all with her new song, released on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, and her debut album ‘Matrescence’. By Claire Tonti When I went into labour at 30, after what had been a relatively easy pregnancy, I thought I had motherhood figured out. As a primary …
[Guest Editor] Arabella Gibson: Emotional challenges of pregnancy loss
Parents navigating the emotional challenges of pregnancy loss need more support and understanding. Arabella Gibson, Gidget Foundation Australia CEO shares how we can help ease the burden. By Arabella Gibson Pregnancy loss is devastating and impacts each parent differently whilst leaving an intense emotional burden. Every day in Australia six babies are …
How to help your son embrace his emotions: A guide for #cyclebreakers
Boys do cry – and so they should, writes Registered Psychologist and parenting expert Rachel Tomlinson. Here’s how to help your boys emotions thrive. By Rachel Tomlinson ‘Big boys don’t cry’ is an unfortunate but common response when our boys express sadness or fear. It harks back to when men …