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. Mamas …
3 simple steps to declutter your mind
by Jo Burgess, mama and creator of family calendar and organisation app, Life Sorted A cluttered mind makes you unproductive, indecisive and stuck in your own way. Getting rid of mental clutter is just as important as culling physical clutter, as it gives you the freedom to focus and make way for …
9 mama musings guaranteed to make you laugh out loud
If you need to put a little pep in your step this week, then scroll on down to read nine laugh-out-loud mama musings that are sure to put a smile on your dial. You might want to save this one for later, too, or share with a mama friend because …
How to embrace change and not fear losing fans along the way
by Carlii Lyon In a sense, we’re all in the business of “public relations”. I think back to my time as a celebrity publicist and what my role entailed. Essentially, my client had a well-known public persona and it was my job to ensure promotional activities reinforced that image. The …
11 signs your friend might have PND
by Cheryl Fingleson, internationally certified gentle sleep expert who can help identify signs of postpartum depression Adjusting to parenthood is tough going and it’s natural for parents – both mums and dads – to feel overwhelmed by their new normal. But when the baby blues last longer than a few weeks …
5 things to get you through the week like the boss-mama you are
Oh hello there, Monday! It might be the Queen’s birthday public holiday but mamas don’t get pub hols off now do they? #SadFace It’s not all bad, though. Here we’ve rounded up five things to help get you through the week. Go get ’em, mama! 1 // Monday = Coffee …
Impostor syndrome: How to live with it and thrive
by Carlii Lyon Mamas like Natalie Portman, Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep have all admitted they have it. So what exactly is impostor syndrome? It’s that little voice inside your head that tells you you’re not good enough regardless of what you achieve. Researchers have linked it to perfectionism and it’s especially …
MENTAL HEALTH WEEK: 8 Steps to Positive Self Love
by Natalie Bascur ‘Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, I’m possible.’ ~ Audrey Hepburn Mental Health Week acts as a timely reminder of the importance of looking after ourselves and looking out for others. Life is tough, and often the struggle is all too real, but our vulnerabilities don’t make …
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