As mums, we tend to give our all. But it’s crucial we love ourselves too. Here’s how to kick-start your health into high gear. 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 …
Are you looking after you? How to make yourself a priority
Have you forgotten how to make yourself a priority? That often happens in motherhood. But Simone Milasas explains you can turn things around. By Simone Milasas Are you living the life you desire? Or somewhere along the way did you forget to make yourself a priority – your life becoming …
What to pack in your hospital bag when you’re having a baby
Want to know what to pack in your hospital bag? It’s a question most expectant mums ask. So here are the essential items you will need – as told by a midwife. By Sarah Tooke As you near the end of your pregnancy, wanting to know what to pack in your hospital …
3 ways to beat mum guilt
Feeling bad about your parenting decisions could be what is holding you back from making the right ones. Lizzie O’Halloran, author of Perfect Mum: How To Survive The Emotional Rollercoaster of Motherhood, says it’s time to ditch the mum guilt! By Lizzie O’Halloran Mum guilt can wreak havoc on self-esteem …
Reality check. We’re all just doing our best
It’s time to leave expectations at the door, because as mums, we’re all just doing our best, and that’s all anybody can ever ask. By Victoria Vanstone ‘Mum, can I have grated cheese instead of sliced in my sandwiches?’ ‘Yes, darling’ ‘Muuum, can you cut my grapes longs ways, like …
3 of the best motherhood podcasts
Whether you pop in your AirPods to drown out overstimulating noise, have an hour of me-time, or are trying to stay awake while nursing in the wee hours, here are 3 of the best motherhood podcasts we’re listening to right now. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor Podcasts have …
How being an introvert is a superpower when you’re a mama
“You might not be assertive, or outspoken … but being an introvert means you are a caring, insightful, thoughtful, empathetic and fiercely loyal soul.”
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Why you need to set boundaries and learn to say no
If you are being pulled in a million directions and never have anything left for you, it is time for you to discover the power of the word no. By Domonique Bertolucci I want to show you how to create a new mindset that not only makes it much easier to …
[Guest Editor] Gina Urlich: Why are mothers so busy?
Why are mothers so busy? The mental load of motherhood. And it’s finally becoming more recognised within society. Hallelujah! By Gina Urlich It’s a valid question – why are mothers so busy? Well, let me tell you. It’s the mental load of motherhood, and it is HEAVY. Somewhere between getting …
How to reconnect with yourself as a woman when you become a mother
With new motherhood often comes a changing sense of identity. Here are some simple suggestions to prioritise self-care and reconnect with yourself in just a few easy steps. By Lauren Verona As women, we go through many transitions in our life span. But none as pivotal as the shift into …