Are you a sick mum who also needs to care for sick kids? Here’s how to make it through the day. Remember, you’re in survival mode right now. By Mama Disrupt® ‘Tis the season of sickness, right? And when you’re a sick mum who also needs to care for sick …
[Guest Editor] Maxine Stokes: Breaking stigma around miscarriage and infertility
The Block’s Karstan and Max may be prepping for baby #2, but as so many parents learn, it isn’t always an easy road to parenthood. Here, they share their journey – smashing through the stigma surrounding miscarriage and infertility. By Maxine Stokes It’s time to share our imperfect, challenging and …
7 ways to keep your family healthy during Winter
It’s cold and flu season [doesn’t it always kinda feel like that when you have little kids? … IYKYK]. This means your family needs a nourishing boost. Don’t stress too much about it babe, there are loads of easy ways you can make sure you and the kids are kicking health …
Not feeling yourself? Here are 11 signs you might have PND
When baby blues last longer than a few weeks, it’s important to know if postnatal depression or anxiety has set in. It’s not you, it’s PND. By Cheryl Fingleson Adjusting to parenthood is tough going and it’s natural for parents – both mums and dads – to feel overwhelmed by …
[Guest Editor] Jules Sebastian: Letting go of balance
What to do when you’re torn between your career and spending time with the children you love? Jules Sebastian says something’s gotta give. By Jules Sebastian I remember finishing a two-day overnight job and coming home feeling completely overwhelmed. The kids were tired and irritable – they missed their mama …
‘Being a mum has been the greatest asset in helping me grow as an entrepreneur’
Being a mum has been Rebecca Klodinsky’s secret weapon when it comes to growing as an entrepreneur, designer and founder of IIXIIST. Here’s how motherhood helped her. By Rebecca Klodinsky Navigating a career and motherhood requires a balancing act unlike any other. And while motherhood and entrepreneurship have been a roller …
[Guest Editors] Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith: Preventing burnout
Ahh, burnout. Anyone who has experienced any level of burnout will know how absolutely debilitating it can be. Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith of KIC show us how to recognise and prevent it. By Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith Every aspect of your life suddenly feels weighed down by …
4 tips for working mums [because we’re not meant to be able to do it all]
Modern mamas already have loads on their plate. Add to that the need to work and it can all feel way too overwhelming. So for the working mums who are chasing work/life balance, let’s strip it back to the basics. By Julia Christie As mamas, we face new challenges every …
Want to be the best support person? Here’s how to rock parenthood
One of the hardest things about motherhood is that we can’t fully share the process with our support person. You know, things like the physical burdens of pregnancy and childbirth. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be there for her in other ways. By Mia Johnson Having a baby is …
Self-care for new mums
Whether you’re a first-time mum or you’ve got a new bambino in the clan, self-care for new mums is a must. Here’s where to start. By Ruby Matley It’s no secret that often, mama is the last one to have her needs met. A hot shower, or cup of tea, …