Singer-songwriter Kita Alexander talks motherhood, grief, and how the Australian music industry is making room for mamas. By Mama Disrupt® Singer-songwriter Kita Alexander has been through a lot. The mama of 2 – their names are Vali and Rumi – has been performing since she was just a teenager. She …
6 steps to building your happiness and living the life you want
“Self-esteem is simply the idea that you appreciate yourself for who you are – flaws and all!” -Miranda Murray
5 tips for surviving when you have a high needs baby
How do you survive when you’re a new mama with a high needs baby? Newborn life can be tough at the best of times. By Fiona Amarasinghe Ahh, newborn days. They are so hard. Especially when you are a first time mum and reeling from the shock of it all. …
Feeling overwhelmed? Here are 8 life hacks to make every day a little easier
By incorporating these 8 life hacks you’ll alleviate some of the mental load, which most mamas know, is heavy AF. We got you. By Mama Disrupt® Don’t worry, these life hacks don’t require you to hire a live-in nanny or outsource all your laundry [although if anyone’s offering, we’ll take …
The ultimate after-school snack to silence hungry kids
The ultimate after-school snack just got levelled up. And you don’t even need to cook to make this fun DIY board for hungry babes. By Maegan Brown Got an after-school snack go-to? Or are you always finding yourself elbows-deep in the pantry, looking for that last packet of sultanas? [Same]. …
Do you have dysthymia? 4 ways the hidden disorder is impacting mums
Do you have dysthymia? Have you even heard of it? Not many have, so let’s take a look at what this persistent depressive disorder is, and how it’s affecting mamas. By Harper Steele When it comes to motherhood, there are many challenges and emotions that come along with it. However, …
How to set boundaries and 4 signs you need to
If you think boundaries are just those things between your neighbour’s house and yours, this is for you. By Gemma Dawkins I know you, because I am you. A people pleaser. A Type-A person. The kind that would rather pull out all my eyelashes one by one than let somebody …
‘Breastfeeding is really hard’ – the silent struggle of so many mothers
Breastfeeding is really hard. And it had me feeling like I’d already failed as a mother before I’d barely become one. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor Breastfeeding – often hailed as the most natural form of nourishment for a newborn – comes with its own set of challenges. …
5 foods to eat when breastfeeding hunger strikes
Breastfeeding mamas, we’ve all been there… tearing through the pantry looking for something to eat because it feels like your bebe is sucking the life out of you. Here are 5 super nourishing foods that will give you the boost you need. By Steph Wearne, Head of Nutrition at 28 …
The cocooning instinct and how it can affect the mental health of new mums
If you’re feeling the pull to nest and hide away from the world, girl, you’ve tapped into the cocooning vibes of new motherhood. And while it does feel safe and snug, sometimes you gotta bust out. Here’s how. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor Motherhood — an exhilarating journey of …