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*. …
6 ways to adjust to returning to work after maternity leave
There comes a time when caring for a little human 24/7 is interrupted by your maternity leave coming to an end. Here’s what you need to know. By Natalie Bascur Let’s be honest… seeing the number of maternity leave days count down SUCKS! Most mamas would gladly set up camp in the …
Mama truth: “I want to stop drinking. I think I need help.”
By Victoria Vanstone I heard the baby crying again. But I didn’t get up. I stayed, hiding in my bedroom. He needed me, but I couldn’t do it. I was too hungover to look after my baby. Again. I don’t remember getting home. The last thing I recall was seeing both …
Breaking the perfect mum myth: 4 reasons to embrace imperfection
The truth behind the perfect mum myth, empowering tips for real-life motherhood and why striving for perfection is unrealistic. By Dr Hayley Watson, Clinical Psychologist On social media we see only the positive sides of people’s lives, and it’s easy to get down on ourselves about how we measure up. And …
[Guest Editor] Mindi Palm: Becoming a mother completely changed me
Becoming a mother is a rollercoaster of crazy, much like putting your brain in the blender. So high five if you get out alive. By Mindi Palm Let’s take a moment to quietly reflect on the fact that there’s a little cray cray in each one of us. Sure, lunacy …
Feeling overwhelmed? 5 ways to spring clean your life admin
It’s Spring baby! Which means sun, sand and a good ol’ spring clean! It’s time to take on some of those LIFE ADMIN tasks you’ve been avoiding. By Caroline Guillemain-Brunne Taking care of your life admin not only helps reduce your mental load, but it also saves you time and …
Don’t have time for self-care? 13 game changing tips for new mums
“The overwhelming responsibility for the life of this tiny person means you naturally put yourself firmly at the bottom of the pile. But a little self-care goes a long way, meaning you don’t just survive but thrive.”
5 hacks to help you juggle parenting with study
It might seem impossible to juggle parenting with study. But more and more mamas are out there enrolling in further education. By Mama Disrupt® When just getting through the day seems like a marathon achievement, it might seem impossible to juggle parenting with study. But more and more mamas out …
Struggling with big emotions? 4 practical tips to navigate your day
When you hit the season of motherhood when big emotions are at play, it suddenly feels all too hard. But don’t worry, here are some tips to help you get through. By Mama Disrupt® As mums, we’re always harder on ourselves than we should be. We thought we would be …
How to ask your child if they’re OK: Simple tips for parents
How do you ask your child if they are ok? Dr Dain Heer helps us ask the important [and the difficult] questions. Start the conversation! By Dr Dain Heer How do you ask your child if they are ok? It is one of the most important questions to ask your …