Kids always come to us with the curly questions and one you might be hearing right now is, ‘What’s going on in Israel?’ By Mama Disrupt® The recent Hamas attack on Israel was a complex and frightening event. It’s important to talk to your kids about what happened and how they …
Feeling overwhelmed by motherhood?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by motherhood, here are a few ways to simplify your life and prioritise your time. By Natalie Bascur Life is unpredictable, even more so when you have kids – so I don’t blame you if you’re feeling overwhelmed by motherhood. It’s time to simplify your life lady, …
Move over Dr Google – parents are turning to ChatGPT for medical advice
Modern mamas are using ChatGPT for medical advice, but is it accurate (and safe)? Let’s take a look. By Ava Wilde Let me tell you a heartwarming story that went viral recently. It’s about a mama who had been on a three-year-long quest to uncover the mystery behind her child’s …
How to nurture your needs during pregnancy
During pregnancy [and postpartum], you are constantly reminded to nurture your needs, gather your village. And once upon a time – and still today, in many traditional cultures – a pregnant woman would be surrounded by her village. By Gabrielle Nancarrow A village of mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunties and friends who brought wisdom, …
Don’t know what to make for dinner? Try this kid-friendly charcuterie board
It’s witching hour and you’re still stuck on dinner ideas? Grab whatever you can find and pop it on a plate for a kid-friendly charcuterie board. By Mama Disrupt® ‘Girl dinner’ is all over socials at the moment, but guess what … it’s pretty much just eating like a toddler. …
Milk Makers Series: Your most common breastfeeding questions answered
POWERED BY MEDELA Guest Editor Dr Danielle Prime [aka your new milk-making mentor] is here to answer the most common breastfeeding questions. It’s time to latch and load, mama! This feature is Part 3 of our Milk Makers Series in partnership with Medela, deep diving into all things breastfeeding – …
Stay-at-home mums deserve childcare, but many are too afraid
Whether home or office bound, every mama deserves to send their kiddo to childcare – without fear of judgement! Let’s champion choices, end the whispers, and support the stay-at-home mums. By Charlotte Cruz Stay-at-home mums in are often judged for their choice to stay home with their children, rather than …
Feeling mum guilt on the regular? 5 parenting hacks to live by
It’s time to ditch the mum guilt. Human behaviour specialist and best-selling author Dr John Demartini shares these hacks to help set yourself up to become a happier and healthier mama. By Dr John Demartini Mothers often feel conflicted about how they have parented (hello mum guilt). One moment, they’re giving themselves a high …
Mama truths: Anxiety blindsided me as a second-time mum
When Emily first developed severe anxiety, she was in the throes of new-again motherhood. She’d just had her second baby, and wasn’t expecting to have to navigate anxiety and parenthood at once. By Emily Anderson Navigating parenthood is a challenge on its own but when you throw anxiety into the …
Have you fallen into the trap of Bedtime Math too?
Has your bedtime routine turned into a song and dance (literally)? Let’s look at the TikTok topic called Bedtime Math. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor When it comes to kids, there’s one thing our tiny overlords need to hit the zzz’s – the almighty bedtime routine. But it’s …