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 …
‘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 …
Feeling overwhelmed? How to survive modern motherhood
So many mothers are feeling overwhelmed at the moment. And can you blame us?Patrice Washington shares the secrets to managing the mama juggle. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor We are given high fives for having superhuman abilities, but the truth is we need someone to throw us a …
Reignite the spark: 5 tips to reconnect with your partner
Do you feel like you have forgotten how to connect with your partner? You’re not the only one. By Simone Milasas If you desire an exceptional relationship that flourishes through challenging times, intimacy is the key. The caveat? To create intimacy with anyone else, you must have it with you, …
[Guest Editor] Tammi Kirkness: 5 calming techniques for kids
If you’re needing to help your littles find calm and release their worries, you are not alone – here are some practical calming techniques to try at home. By Tammi Kirkness Helping the youngest people in our lives learn to navigate their worries and switch off their minds takes practice. The more …
Embrace your worth: 8 essential steps to cultivate positive self love
Vulnerabilities don’t make us weaker. They teach us to be strong while navigating the crazy journey that is life. It’s time for self love. By Natalie Bascur Life is tough, and often the struggle is all too real, but our vulnerabilities don’t make us weaker, they teach us to be …
[Guest Editor] Arabella Gibson: Motherhood and mental health
Mental health is very much a part of motherhood [and fatherhood], with perinatal depression and anxiety affecting one-in-five new mothers and one-in-10 new fathers each year in Australia. By Arabella Gibson, CEO of Gidget Foundation Australia The burden of mental health issues is of major concern to parents. But less than half …
Embracing transformation: Why change is good for you
Hands up if you’re a people pleaser? You do what you can to keep people happy, but what about YOU? Here’s how to navigate change with self love in mind. By Carlii Lyon In a sense, we’re all in the business of “public relations”. I think back to my time …
Mindfulness and meditation: Unlocking peace for stress reduction
Explore the power of mindfulness and meditation. Learn practical techniques to unlock inner peace, reduce stress, and enhance wellbeing. By Charlotte Cruz In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, stress seems to be an unwelcome, yet constant, companion. However, a wave of tranquility is sweeping through, offering a …
Feel like you’re doing it all? 5 ways to avoid burnout
The societal drive to work as if we don’t have kids, and parent as if we don’t have a job is leading to burnout, as Dr Ali Young explains. By Ali Young Has working motherhood in this busy age got you turning yourself in circles? Trying to do all the things for everybody, …