By Cass Deller, Surface Pattern Designer + Mama of 2 My kids are almost seven and almost three. And I will honestly say that this is probably the most challenging time with my kids (so far – in a good way). If you are a mum of teens, then you’re probably …
How To Avoid Burnout When You’re Doing It All
By Ali Young Has working motherhood in this busy age got you turning yourself in circles? Trying to do all the things for everybody, to keep the family going, your work going, your relationship going, and not lose yourself throughout your journey. We know that working mothers are 28% more likely to suffer …
What You Need To Know About Preparing For Pregnancy
By Ruby Matley It’s true that every woman’s preparation for pregnancy will be different. Some will fall pregnant without time to prepare, while others will spend several months improving their health before actively trying to get pregnant. “You’ve decided it’s time to try for a baby… here’s what you need …
Two Koori Mamas Share The Significance Of Mother’s Day
By Simone Smith and Kira White Happy Mother’s Day! Today [and every day] is a celebration of motherhood. And an acknowledgment and appreciation for not only everything we do as mums, but everything that we are. Kira and Simone are two proud Dunghutti and Wiradjuri Aboriginal women who have just since began …
The Hidden Struggles Of Maternal Mental Health
By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Understanding your own maternal mental health is not easy. Our hormones are all over the place. We are t-i-r-e-d. And life as we know it has completely changed. So when we’re not feeling ourselves, it can be really hard to know whether it’s normal …
The 5 Mother-First Brands You Need In Your Life
By Mama Disrupt® Motherhood is fierce; a journey you don’t quite get until you find yourself being catapulted into [baby] space with a nappy under your arm and a small human over your shoulder. As mothers, we give. We give it all. Unconditionally. And while it may sometimes feel like …
6 Things I Wish I Knew About Intuitive Parenting
By Rachel Muscat My husband and I had no fkn idea about raising a child or even what to expect… unless raising fur babies counts as practise? Yeah didn’t think so. And like pretty much every other parent-to-be, as soon as we announced our news, the advice came rolling in …
Looking After Kids When You’re Rundown? Here’s How To Survive
By Sarah Lyons We do what we can to avoid it, but at some point, the inevitable will happen. Mama will get rundown. But enjoying a restful day in bed sleeping is not an option. What’s a modern mama to do? 1 // CALL IN THE REINFORCEMENTS In some cases, your …
The Top 5 Survival Tips For Motherhood
By Phoebe Burgess Just like babies don’t come with a manual, neither does motherhood. You need to feel your way through it. But you know what makes it easier? Chatting to other mamas and finding out what works for them. Think of these little gems as survival tips for motherhood. …
The 7 Signs Of Motherhood Burnout You Need To Watch Out For
By Mama Disrupt® Every mama has one of ‘those’ days, when you feel stressed out and exhausted AF. You know… when you’ve been up half the night, the to-do list is out of control, the house is a freaking mess, a work deadline is looming, and the kids have just …