By Kerrie Simon-Lawrence, MD® Editor OK mamas, let’s pour ourselves a glass of somethin’-somethin’ and let’s chat toddler. Raise your hand if you are all out of ideas for what to do with your mini to keep them entertained at home? Keep that hand up in the air if you …
How to survive a mama off day
By Sarah Lyons We do what we can to avoid it, but at some point, the inevitable will happen. Mama will be off her game. Enjoying a restful day in bed sleeping is not an option. What’s a modern mama to do? How to survive a mama down day 1 // …
11 sweet steps to adulting successfully
By Natalie Bascur ‘The secret to having it all, is knowing you already do.’ One of the most profound observations made about becoming an adult is the realisation that nobody really knows what they’re doing. Yep, we all look at friends who seemingly have the perfect job, the perfect kids and …
All hail the queen – Constance Hall
As far as trailblazers go, they don’t get much more fiery than Constance Hall. She burst onto our radar a few years back, blogging about honest motherhood in a manner that had us mamas nodding in unison. Who was this woman who dared to speak the truth, who said the …
How to Feng Shui the sh*t out of your nursery
By Nicole Fuge Designing the nursery is one of the most FUN things to do when you’re prepping for your bebe’s arrival. What colour scheme will go with? What cot to choose? What accessories do you need? Among the INSANE amount of design choices, many of us don’t even think …
6 ways to strengthen your body
By Alicia Jovceski from Vision Personal Training Did regular exercise take a backseat during the colder months? Join the club! The time has come to embrace your inner FIERCENESS. These six lifestyle changes will make all the difference. 1 // Want to work out? Make it the first thing you …
Busting the ‘perfect mama’ myth
By Dr Hayley Watson, Clinical Psychologist We live in a world full of “perfect” images. On social media we see only the positive sides of people’s lives, and it’s easy to get down on ourselves about how we measure up. And there is nowhere this occurs more than in parenting. …
6 daily habits to feel good
By Dr Libby Weaver Gut health may not be the sexiest thing to talk about, but let me tell you, it is important. Because it is through our digestive system that we absorb all of the GOODNESS from our food, a process that is essential for #life. Yet today, many …
8 simple steps to health + happiness
By Dr Samantha Clarke Mamahood is incredible but all consuming, and often we put ourselves last, with our own health shoved to the back of the queue… it’s the making of one frazzled mama! If you are feeling tired and overwhelmed, chances are you have neglected yourself. But the good …
Mama Motivation: CHONTEL DUNCAN
Fitness guru, former Miss Universe contestant and mama of one, Chontel Duncan, is on a mission to help mamas find their fitness mojo. Known as the ultimate ‘transformation specialist’, Chontel is the founder of HIIT Australia and reveals why looking after your mind, body and soul as a mama should …