New mums need to be held, loved and supported. So if you’ve just had a baby and feel support is lacking, here are some things your partner can do. You are in this together – remember that! By Mia Johnson Nothing compares to having a baby. You need, need, need …
How we are raising the next generation of modern men
Boys deserve to feel free to express their emotions and be themselves without apology. Say hello to the next generation of modern men. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Be Your Own Man is an amazeballs read for boys aged six to 12 (and your baby-daddy would benefit from the message too). …
Do you have any of the 7 signs of motherhood burnout?
We all have ‘those’ days, when you feel stressed and exhausted. But are you at risk of motherhood burnout? Bring some calm to your world. By Mama Disrupt® Every mama has one of ‘those’ days, when you feel stressed out and exhausted AF. You know… when you’ve been up half the …
5 survival tips for motherhood
Here are the most important survival tips for motherhood you need to know, to help you navigate this wild ride. Welcome to the hood, mama. By Phoebe Burgess Just like babies don’t come with a manual, neither does motherhood. You need to feel your way through it. But you know what …
8 ways to boost your health and feel better
As mums, we tend to give our all. But it’s crucial we love ourselves too. Here’s how to kick-start your health into high gear. By Dr Samantha Clarke Mamahood is incredible but all consuming. And often we put ourselves last, with our own health shoved to the back of the …
3 ways to beat mum guilt
Feeling bad about your parenting decisions could be what is holding you back from making the right ones. Lizzie O’Halloran, author of Perfect Mum: How To Survive The Emotional Rollercoaster of Motherhood, says it’s time to ditch the mum guilt! By Lizzie O’Halloran Mum guilt can wreak havoc on self-esteem …
Reality check. We’re all just doing our best
It’s time to leave expectations at the door, because as mums, we’re all just doing our best, and that’s all anybody can ever ask. By Victoria Vanstone ‘Mum, can I have grated cheese instead of sliced in my sandwiches?’ ‘Yes, darling’ ‘Muuum, can you cut my grapes longs ways, like …
[Guest Editor] Gina Urlich: Why are mothers so busy?
Why are mothers so busy? The mental load of motherhood. And it’s finally becoming more recognised within society. Hallelujah! By Gina Urlich It’s a valid question – why are mothers so busy? Well, let me tell you. It’s the mental load of motherhood, and it is HEAVY. Somewhere between getting …
Feel the rage rising? 10 ways to feel more zen
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed AF? Hang tight mama, here are 10 simple tips to add some zen to your life. By Alisha Kinna Zen is about spiritual awakening. Zen is yin and yang, nothing yet everything, beginning and end. In fact, zen means a lot of things, but the one key thing …
Why we feel parental guilt and 6 ways to stop it
Parental guilt. More of us are feeling it. But when you know what kids need to thrive, you realise there’s no need to sweat the small stuff! By Chrissie Davies Parental guilt. There is no doubt that mounting pressure on modern-day parents has led to an increased feeling of guilt. And it …