Becoming a parent is already a challenging time. Even more so if you don’t see yourself reflected in mainstream parenting resources, culture or even language. Which is why Jasper Peach is on a mission to prep LGBTIQA+ families for the arrival of a new baby. By Jasper Peach Whether you are …
‘Thank you for holding me’… a love letter to mama
If our beautiful babies could talk, they would say… ‘Thank You, Mama’. Author Louise Kerwin’s beautiful words speak to our soul. *Cue the tears* By Louise Kerwin As I surrender into life’s ease and flow I come upon rest in your arms As my head falls back upon your shoulder …
[Guest Editor] Mindi Palm: Becoming a mother completely changed me
Being 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 …
Understanding your vagina and how to keep her clean
Mama, you will have seen your ladybits go through some major changes. So when it comes to hygiene and vaginas, here’s what you need to know. By Chloe Chivers Vaginas: To wash or not? Whether you’re a new mum, a mum-to-be, or a mum of three, you will have seen your …
[Guest Editor] Tammi Kirkness: 5 Practical Calming Techniques for Kids [And You]
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 …
Why every New Mum needs a Friend with a Newborn too
Every new mum needs a friend with a baby the same age as hers. Because it’s hard to make friends as adults. By Jessica Hill, founder of The Parent Collective When you’re pregnant, you have that as the common thread, so it can sometimes be easier. So you should hold onto the mamas …
[Guest Editor] Caitlin Cady: Feeling Distracted as a Mum? Try Meditation
Being a distracted mother is the surest way to a shame spiral at the end of the day… hello #mumguilt. I hate feeling like I haven’t shown up fully for my kids. That I haven’t given them every possible ounce of presence and patience. By Caitlin Cady Parenting is the highest stakes …
Guest Editor: Yakira Giger – It’s Okay To Not Be Okay
By Yakira Giger Are you okay? My automatic reply is always “Yes, I’m fine.” *Smile and wave, smile and wave…* But why? Why do we feel so CONCERNED about voicing the way we REALLY feel? When in fact, what we really want to say is: “Actually, no – I’m not …
To the mamas whose partners are fighting the fires – we see you, we salute you
By Amy Molloy, MD® Deputy Editor As my husband packed his overnight bag, I wondered what I’d tell our toddler about where he was going and how long he’d be away, especially as we don’t know the answer ourselves. We are one of the lucky families (so far!). Our home on …