We do what we can to avoid it, but at some point, the inevitable will happen. We get sick and rundown. By Sarah Lyons It’s cold and flu season (TBH, isn’t it always something when you have kids?!) so chances are you’re looking after the family while also trying to …
Motherhood loneliness? How to reconnect with people after having a baby
Motherhood loneliness is a thing and it is normal – becoming a mum is a life-changing adjustment. So if you have lost yourself in the baby bubble and feel it’s time to reconnect, here are some helpful first steps. By Charlotte Cruz Some mamas intentionally set boundaries when they have …
When they no longer need you: The emotion of kids getting older
‘You’re lucky you have time…’ How coffee with a friend changed my perspective of motherhood and my kids. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor Motherhood is a journey filled with countless phases, each bringing its own joys and challenges. The early years are intense – our little ones rely …
[Guest Editor] Dr Libby Weaver: 6 daily habits to help you feel good
Gut health is important because it is how we absorb the goodness from our food, which is essential for #life. So try these daily habits. By Dr Libby Weaver Let’s talk about daily habits and gut health. I know it may not be the sexiest thing to talk about, but …
What to do when the mental load becomes too heavy at home
Women have shouldered the mental load – the ‘INVISIBLE WORK’ – at home for generations, not knowing there was a name for it. Now there is and now we’re doing something about it. By Nicola Appleton Nope, you’re not imagining it. There’s a gender gap existing right in the heart …
5 things we love about Belly Bands
POWERED BY BELLY BANDS Meet the Australian brand that’s redefining support for motherhood … 200,000+ women worldwide can’t be wrong. This feature is Part 3 of our Pregnancy and Postpartum Series in partnership with Belly Bands, exploring the first to fourth trimesters and how to care for the woman inside the …
Tips for travelling with kids and not losing your sh*t
As much fun as it is to be travelling with kids, the BIG Q is – how do we get from point A to point B tantrum free? By Natalie Bascur Holidays can be met with anticipation and excitement. THEN followed by anxiety and impending dread for those peeps travelling …
Understanding mum brain: Why we feel foggy and forgetful
Want to know why mum brain happens? It’s all about science, baby. By Ava Wilde You know, that fuzzy feeling in your head that makes you forget where you put your phone or wander into a room and totally blank on why you went there in the first place? Yeah, …
Pamper yourself with this at-home hair treatment
Breathe new life into your mermaid locks with this lush Ayurdevic hair treatment. Hello home spa! By Chasca Summerville It is common for hair to dry out due to changes in season, exposure to the sun, salt or chlorinated water, hair dye, styling tools and toxic hair products. These can all …
6 reasons why more mess can make you feel more stress
Mess can really make you feel the stress. So when your home is in chaos, your brain can feel like it’s in total chaos, too. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor For me, a messy house equals a messy mind. And I often feel really triggered by the message …