By Gemma Dawkins At Mama Disrupt we are all about celebrating all the mamas, all the time. You are the unsung heroes, and we are the choir (but think less cummerbunds and hymns and more Kanye’s Sunday Service). This week it’s NAIDOC Week, so we’re shouting out some of our …
[Guest Editor] Dr Susie O’Brien: Half-arsed parenting and why it’s a good thing
We think we need to do more, but The Secret Of Half-Arsed Parenting author Dr Susie O’Brien says doing less makes you and your kids happier. By Dr Susie O’Brien It’s no coincidence that middle age – when most child-rearing takes place – is the least happy time for many people. …
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 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 We Love About Redsbaby
By Mama Disrupt® Newborns come with a lot of stuff, and as a new mum it can be tricky to know exactly what the baby essentials are. So we start a list. And that list grows and grows as we chat to other mums who recommend their #musthaves. Redsbaby is …
DIY Christmas Hacks That Are Quick And Easy To Do
By Three Birds Renovations You don’t need to go over the top to bring the magic – a few DIY Christmas hacks are just what every busy/tired/overwhelmed mama needs. We got you! DIY Wreath There’s something so welcoming about seeing a big, beautiful wreath (or several) hanging on a front …
Overcoming Postnatal Anxiety and Depression… Twice
By Kelly, PANDA Champion This is my story of how I recovered from Postnatal Anxiety and Depression not once, but twice. It started when I was 20 weeks pregnant I lost my job and unfortunately, it didn’t end well. The next 20 weeks I had at home and while I …
Mama truth: “I want to stop drinking. I think I need help.”
By Victoria Vanstone I heard the baby crying again. But I didn’t get up. I stayed, hiding in my bedroom. He needed me, but I couldn’t do it. I was too hungover to look after my baby. Again. I don’t remember getting home. The last thing I recall was seeing both …
Sally Pearson: How To Be A Healthy And Happy Mum
By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Sally Pearson is beaming. And for good reason. With her beautiful baby, Ruby, recently turning one, Sally officially survived the first year of motherhood [well done, lady!] and she’s just wrapped up a cool commentating gig at the Tokyo Olympics [yewww]. So now she’s back …
Why We Should Normalise Breastfeeding In Public
By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Tara Pavlovic is hungry (and ain’t nobody hungrier than a breastfeeding mama), so she tucks into a burger. Her three-month-old son, Paddy, is also hungry. Can’t blame the little guy, it is lunch time after all. So Tara starts to nurse – feeding her …