L-Theanine is popping up in kids’ supplements everywhere at the moment. But before you reach for the bottle, here’s what you need to know. By Mama Disrupt® If you are looking for ways to help your kids with ADHD or anxiety, you’ve probs seen chewables and gummies for little ones …
[Guest Editor] Steph Claire Smith: Transitioning from maternity leave to work
After living in the baby bubble, transitioning from maternity leave to work can feel like an overwhelming adjustment. Steph Claire Smith shares her top tips. By Steph Claire Smith Something that is becoming very clear to me is that it’s quite hard to ‘wing it’ at work when you have a …
Milk Makers Series: Preparing for breastfeeding
POWERED BY MEDELA Are you a masto- planner? Or you like to go with the flow? Either way, when preparing for breastfeeding, here’s what you need to know. This feature is Part 6 of our Milk Makers Series in partnership with Medela, deep diving into all things breastfeeding – from …
What are the Day 3 Baby Blues and what can you expect?
Have you heard of the Day 3 Baby Blues? Let’s look at what it’s about, why it happens, and how to handle it like the total rockstar you are. By Ava Wilde Oh, the joys of new motherhood. One minute you’re beaming at your beautiful baby, and the next, you’re …
Do you have dysthymia? 4 ways the hidden disorder is impacting mums
Do you have dysthymia? Have you even heard of it? Not many have, so let’s take a look at what this persistent depressive disorder is, and how it’s affecting mamas. By Harper Steele When it comes to motherhood, there are many challenges and emotions that come along with it. However, …
Do your breasts go back to normal when you finish breastfeeding?
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 …
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 …