Modern mums may not have the whole village. But even having grandparents around has been shown to help a mother’s mental wellbeing. By Anneka Rose Being a mum is brilliant, but let’s be honest, it’s also bloody hard. Especially when the kids are so little and it can feel like there …
What LGBTIQA+ families need to know about parenthood
Becoming a parent is already a challenging time. Even more so if you don’t see yourself reflected in mainstream parenting resources, culture or even language. Which is why Jasper Peach is on a mission to prep LGBTIQA+ families for the arrival of a new baby. By Jasper Peach Whether you are …
Relationship struggling since having a baby? You are not alone
Relationships are tough at the best of times. Throw in kids and many couples crumble under the load. Here’s how to keep the love alive after you have a baby. By Amelia Phillips Relationships are tough at the best of times. Then throw in a kid or two (or more!) …
5 things to do when you bring your newborn home
Bringing a newborn home is overwhelming and sometimes scary. So we asked Baby Whisperer Christine Minogue for her top tips for new mamas. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor I vividly remember my fifth day as a new mum. It was a Thursday and it was the day we were …
What is mum rage and the shame hangover?
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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