by Lindy Klim “Life is what happens when you’re busy making plans”. As it turns out, Lennon was onto something. I have been asked a lot about what it means to have a baby at 40, a topic of conversation that has been around for some time now. Yes, it’s …
8 tips to reduce night terrors (so mama can chillax)
by Catalina Lau – baby sleep consultant for Glow Dreaming If you’re a mama, sleep is likely very important to you and everyone living under your roof. No doubt, you’ll want as much of it as you can squeeze in – and preferably not broken, either! Who has time for …
9 hilarious mama sayings to help you kick this week’s butt
And just like that, another week has begun. It’s bound to have its ups, its downs, its hilarious moments and those that make you want to screeeeeaaam. It’s all part of the ride, though, right mama? To help you sail through the week with a smile on your face, here …
We’re throwing in the 9-to-5 for life on the road with a 1-year-old
Deciding to sell up and throw in the towel on your nine-to-five life in pursuit of travelling around Australia sounds like a dream. A fantasy. Something we all think about but never actually do. Well, this is not the case for founder of The Barr Essentials and iLeads, Emma Barr. …
A boss-mama’s 6 secrets to running your own business
These are BIG decisions every parent is faced with: How do you juggle work and family life? When will you return to work after having a baby, if at all? Do you reduce your hours? Find a new job? Will working be enough to cover the cost of childcare? These …
5 inspiring mamas to help you kickstart the week
And just like that, it’s Monday again. To help you kick this week off on the right note, here we bring you five inspiring mamas that are sure to help you take on whatever this week throws your way. 1 // Rachelle Rowlings For our daily dose humour, we love …
10 ways you can help new mums having a tough time
Earlier this month was World Maternal Mental Health Day. And we here at Mama Disrupt were saddened when we were reminded that more than one in 10 new mums suffer from anxiety or depression. Professor Marie-Paule Austin, head of Perinatal Mental Health at Sydney’s Royal Hospital for Women – and …
8 amazing mamas share what motherhood means to them
After the beauty of Mother’s Day on Sunday, we chatted to a few mamas to find out what motherhood looks like through their eyes. From struggles with the balance to discovering new things about yourself to the constant “mum-guilts”, every mother goes through a roller-coaster of emotions. These mums are honest, …
5 ways all mamas SHOULD spoil themselves
I think we’ll all agree, mama-hood is downright amazing. Becoming a mother is life-changing, the responsibility that comes with motherhood is precious beyond words and the things you learn about yourself as a mother are earth-shaking. It’s also, at times, overwhelming, unpredictable and stressful. So why not pat yourself on the …
6 reasons why trampolines are great for kids' health
Happy healthy kids tend to equal happy healthy mamas. Well, as long as we can still squeeze in wine time, yoga time, partner time (or whatever else tickles your fancy), right? This is why we can’t stop raving about the Springfree trampoline. In fact, if it was a person it would …