Modern mums may not have the whole village. But even having grandparents around has been shown to help a mother’s mental wellbeing. By Anneka Rose Being a mum is brilliant, but let’s be honest, it’s also bloody hard. Especially when the kids are so little and it can feel like there …
10 beautiful baby names inspired by Autumn
Are you expecting a new addition to your family this season? Check out this list of baby names inspired by Autumn. By Mama Disrupt® As the leaves change colours and the air becomes crisp, it’s the perfect time to draw inspiration from the beauty of Autumn for your baby’s name. From …
[Guest Editor] Mindi Palm: Becoming a mother completely changed me
Becoming a mother is a rollercoaster of crazy, much like putting your brain in the blender. So high five if you get out alive. By Mindi Palm Let’s take a moment to quietly reflect on the fact that there’s a little cray cray in each one of us. Sure, lunacy …
Relationship struggling since having a baby? You are not alone
Relationships are tough at the best of times. Throw in kids and many couples crumble under the load. Here’s how to keep the love alive after you have a baby. By Amelia Phillips Relationships are tough at the best of times. Then throw in a kid or two (or more!) …
5 things to do when you bring your newborn home
Bringing a newborn home is overwhelming and sometimes scary. So we asked Baby Whisperer Christine Minogue for her top tips for new mamas. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor I vividly remember my fifth day as a new mum. It was a Thursday and it was the day we were …
‘My week-long social media detox and its surprising results’
Join a Millennial mum and her fam on a social media detox adventure. See how they unplug for a week, finding deeper connections and loads of joy in the moment. By Anneka Rose I’m usually pretty good at juggling social media and real life. You know, keeping the phone away …
Overwhelmed by new motherhood? Here are 3 apps all mums need
Trying to take care of a whole new person while also taking care of yourself – it’s a lot. Lighten the load with these 3 apps all new mums need. By Charlotte Cruz Are you a busy mum juggling a million tasks at once? From managing the household to keeping …
Don’t have time for self-care? 13 game changing tips for new mums
“The overwhelming responsibility for the life of this tiny person means you naturally put yourself firmly at the bottom of the pile. But a little self-care goes a long way, meaning you don’t just survive but thrive.”
What is mum rage and the shame hangover?
We’ve all experienced it, haven’t we? That moment when our patience runs out, and we feel the heat rising in our cheeks. It’s the dreaded mum rage. We’re only human, after all, but the shame hangover that follows can be brutal. By Mama Disrupt® Mum rage is that overwhelming feeling …
15 things about motherhood that no one warns you about
You can read all the books, listen to all of the podcasts, follow all the social pages. But there are just some things about motherhood that you don’t find out about – until you’re in it. By Charlotte Cruz 1. Berries, Darling, Berries Oh, the cost of those tiny, juicy …