When your cup is full, you can show up as your best self for yourself. All you need is permission. As Personal Trainer, Jen Dugard, tells us. By Jen Dugard As mothers we are told that we should take care of ourselves, and ‘fill our cups‘ so that we can be …
How to explain ANZAC Day to your kids
Another important day – more important questions. Let’s chat about ANZAC Day and how to make kiddo convos meaningful and age-appropriate. By Mama Disrupt® First things first, let’s break down what ANZAC Day is all about. ANZAC Day, celebrated on April 25th, marks the anniversary of the first major military …
‘I found out I had breast cancer the same day I found out the gender of my baby’
Jessica Allen chats with Mama Disrupt® about juggling a rare breast cancer diagnosis, pregnancy and new motherhood semi-solo. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor “Holding tightly onto the hand of my three-year-old son I found out I had breast cancer…” Oof. As a mother of a three year old boy, …
Nap trapped? 5 things you can do while your baby sleeps on you
Found yourself nap trapped again? It’s not wasted time, it’s an opportunity to rest and relax … or to tackle a few to-dos (if you want to). By Ava Wilde You know those precious moments when your little one drifts off to dreamland while snuggled up on you? It’s like …
[Guest Editor] Tammi Kirkness: Helping kids with big emotions can help us too
Tammi Kirkness, author of The Panic Button Book, shares her tips on keeping kids cool and calm. You might even find it helps you work through your own big emotions. By Tammi Kirkness, author of The Panic Button Book When we help our child manage their emotional wellbeing it can actually …
A sleep coach’s guide to surviving the end of Daylight Saving
Want to ensure everyone has a smooth transition when Daylight Saving ends? Um, yes please! Because sleep routines are tough enough at the best of times. By Mama Disrupt® As the clocks go back this weekend (for our mamas in in New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania), you’ll …
Why resentment breeds in motherhood (and how to tame it)
Ditch the guilt and dive into why resentment rears its ugly head and how to deal with it like a boss. By Anneka Rose Feel like a martyr? You’re not alone. Many of us struggle with resentment. But what if embracing that “icky” feeling could be the key to a …
Why ‘Old Mums’ are rewriting the motherhood script
Forget the ticking clock. More women are choosing to bloom into motherhood later in life – and it’s leading to a boom of ‘Old Mums’. By Mama Disrupt® You’ve seen the viral ‘We’re Old Mums’ videos on Insta and TikTok. But behind the funnies, are women smashing stereotypes. Proving that …
Is the Easter Bunny real? How to handle that curly question
So, your child just asked if the Easter Bunny isn’t real, huh? No worries! Here are a few tips and tricks for handling that curly question. By Ava Wilde It’s the question most of us fear. Is the Easter Bunny real? Because as mums, we try to bring the magic …
‘Please help, I think my partner has perinatal depression and anxiety’
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety not only affects mums, but dads, too. The Gidget Foundation tells us what we can do to help each other. By Amelia Walker from Gidget Foundation Australia It’s hard having a baby. But for some mums and dads, there is another level of toughness to get through …