The school gate, a traffic jam or a supermarket queue… You can find inner peace anywhere – just follow these real-world mindfulness cues. By Amy Taylor-Kabbaz How do I start meditating? Should I be chanting? Do I have to do it for hours to get any benefit? The short answer to …
6 tips on how to manage menopause
Menopause. We can’t run and hide from it. So whether you’re experiencing it now, or want to prepare your future self, Naturopath Nikki Warren shares her top tips on how to manage the symptoms. By Nikki Warren First things, first. Let’s talk about the stages – perimenopause and menopause. The …
What Australian mums need to know about taking Paxlovid while pregnant
COVID-19 may seem like a distant memory, but it’s still very much around. And one thing Aussie mamas want to know is can you take Paxlovid while pregnant? By Anneka Rose In the US, there has been a lot of talk about Paxlovid being safe to use in pregnancy for …
Have you tried the Sleepy Girl Mocktail?
Let’s talk about the latest bedtime buzz amongst the mum circles on TikTok – the ‘Sleepy Girl Mocktail’. By Ava Wilde Now the Sleepy Girl Mocktail is more than just a pretty drink, it’s fizzy treat that promises to usher you into dreamland. The secret? A blend of tart cherry …
5 steps to being a happy and healthy mum
Life changes when you become a mum, and every journey is different. But it’s important to be happy and healthy in your own way. By Jen Dugard 1. GET TO KNOW YOUR NEW BODY Returning to exercise when you feel ready is an important part of staying active as a …
Rest is best: The secret to the ultimate power nap
Because you’re a busy mama, you need to know how to take a power nap. By Amy Ruddick Power naps are the bomb diggity. Not only to get through your daily to-do list, but because you deserve to feel good and enjoy the health and wellbeing that comes with getting some …
Navigating pregnancy and postpartum while recovering from an eating disorder
Bodily changes during pregnancy and postpartum are often hard enough to face. Let alone when you’re recovering from an eating disorder. By Ava Wilde Today we’re going to talk about something many women find hard to open up about – navigating pregnancy and postpartum while recovering from an eating disorder. …
6 daily gut health habits to help you feel good from the inside out
Suffering with gut health illnesses or dysfunction? Here are six gut friendly tips to incorporate into your daily life. By Dr Libby Weaver GUT HEALTH is important. It is through our digestive system that we absorb all of the GOODNESS from our food, a process that is ESSENTIAL FOR LIFE. …
5 easy ways to practise self-care when you have a baby
If you’re feeling like you need to lay down for like a week, you need these easy ways to practise self-care. By Lizzie Bland It’s a well-known fact that you have to take care of yourself in order to take care of others [you can’t pour from an empty cup!]. …
Unleash your inner calm with the power of breathing
We’re all about those moments of calm amid the chaos, and harnessing the power of our breath can help us do just that. Here’s how to master breathing. By Anneka Rose Let’s face it – the journey of motherhood is a beautiful mix of pure joy, nerve-racking moments, emotional roller-coasters, …