There is at least one thing every mama asks herself (or asks Google) when she has a baby. Do your breasts go back to normal when you finish breastfeeding? By Mama Disrupt® Ah, the joys of motherhood! One minute you’re beaming with pride at your new arrival, and the next, …
Why do girls hold it in and boys let it out? How kids express emotions
Why do girls hold in their feelings and boys let them out? The science and societal norms behind gender differences in how kids express emotions. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor If you’ve got both girls and boys at home, you’ve probably noticed how differently they handle their emotions. …
Milk Makers Series: Top 5 essentials for mastering breastfeeding
POWERED BY MEDELA Breastfeeding? Here are the top 5 must-haves you need. Because we’re all about keeping your honkers happy. This feature is Part 5 of our Milk Makers Series in partnership with Medela, deep diving into all things breastfeeding – from preparation through to weaning. Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part …
Looking after kids when you’re sick? 5 ways to survive
We do what we can to avoid it, but at some point, the inevitable will happen. We get sick and rundown. By Sarah Lyons It’s cold and flu season (TBH, isn’t it always something when you have kids?!) so chances are you’re looking after the family while also trying to …
Motherhood loneliness? How to reconnect with people after having a baby
Motherhood loneliness is a thing and it is normal – becoming a mum is a life-changing adjustment. So if you have lost yourself in the baby bubble and feel it’s time to reconnect, here are some helpful first steps. By Charlotte Cruz Some mamas intentionally set boundaries when they have …
When they no longer need you: The emotion of kids getting older
‘You’re lucky you have time…’ How coffee with a friend changed my perspective of motherhood and my kids. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor Motherhood is a journey filled with countless phases, each bringing its own joys and challenges. The early years are intense – our little ones rely …
5 things we love about Belly Bands
POWERED BY BELLY BANDS Meet the Australian brand that’s redefining support for motherhood … 200,000+ women worldwide can’t be wrong. This feature is Part 3 of our Pregnancy and Postpartum Series in partnership with Belly Bands, exploring the first to fourth trimesters and how to care for the woman inside the …
Milk Makers Series: 9 most common breastfeeding challenges
POWERED BY MEDELA It’s time to nip the most common breastfeeding challenges in the bud. Because breastfeeding isn’t always easy – not all of us can just go with the flow, you know? This feature is Part 4 of our Milk Makers Series in partnership with Medela, deep diving into …
How to better connect with your partner while parenting
It can be tricky to feel the mojo you felt pre-kids. But it is possible to better connect with your partner while parenting. By Kristina Ioannou Let’s be honest. There’s nothing sexy about a top riddled with baby vomit or the sound of shrieking kids every hour, on the hour. …
6 things we love about CUB Nappy Pants
If there’s one thing we know a lot about, it’s toilet training. Here are 6 reasons why CUB Nappy Pants have earned a permanent spot in our stash. By Mama Disrupt® in partnership with CUB Potty training. It’s enough to send even the hardiest of human-raisers straight for the chocolate drawer. The …