We’ve all experienced it, haven’t we? That moment when our patience runs out, and we feel the heat rising in our cheeks. It’s the dreaded mum rage. We’re only human, after all, but the shame hangover that follows can be brutal. By Mama Disrupt® Mum rage is that overwhelming feeling …
15 things about motherhood that no one warns you about
You can read all the books, listen to all of the podcasts, follow all the social pages. But there are just some things about motherhood that you don’t find out about – until you’re in it. By Charlotte Cruz 1. Berries, Darling, Berries Oh, the cost of those tiny, juicy …
Why motherhood is more stressful than 98% of the occupations in the world
You’ve probably seen the stat ‘98% of the occupations in the world are less stressful than being home alone with young children‘ popping up in your feed. Let’s unpack it. By Mama Disrupt® Between the tantrums, the endless snack demands, and the existential dread of finding another rogue dinosaur in …
What is mum guilt and how do I get rid of it?
Feeling bad about your parenting decisions could be what’s holding you back from making the RIGHT ones. It’s time to ditch the mum guilt! By Rebecca Hooton Let’s talk about mum guilt. I have it, you have it, we all have it. So let’s talk about it, mama. Meet Katie*. …
5 steps to being a happy and healthy mum
Life changes when you become a mum, and every journey is different. But it’s important to be happy and healthy in your own way. By Jen Dugard 1. GET TO KNOW YOUR NEW BODY Returning to exercise when you feel ready is an important part of staying active as a …
Do you think you are too hard on yourself? Letting go of self-judgement
Are you feeling the pressure of constant mama comparison?
You might not be able to stop other’s opinions, but there are some things you CAN stop…
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Rest is best: The secret to the ultimate power nap
Because you’re a busy mama, you need to know how to take a power nap. By Amy Ruddick Power naps are the bomb diggity. Not only to get through your daily to-do list, but because you deserve to feel good and enjoy the health and wellbeing that comes with getting some …
5 easy ways to practise self-care when you have a baby
If you’re feeling like you need to lay down for like a week, you need these easy ways to practise self-care. By Lizzie Bland It’s a well-known fact that you have to take care of yourself in order to take care of others [you can’t pour from an empty cup!]. …
5 things to do when your baby is premature
When your baby is born premature, the stress and challenges of childbirth and motherhood are amplified. Here are 5 things you need to know. By Mama Disrupt® Having a preemie baby can be really scary – seeing your baby fighting for its life in the neonatal intensive care unit, with all …
Feeling overwhelmed? How to survive modern motherhood
So many mothers are feeling overwhelmed at the moment. And can you blame us?Patrice Washington shares the secrets to managing the mama juggle. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor We are given high fives for having superhuman abilities, but the truth is we need someone to throw us a …