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 …
The transformative power of a consistent self-care ritual
Unleash the transformative power of a self care ritual. It’s time to glow and flow. This is what you need. By Ava Wilde In the wild rollercoaster ride of motherhood, it can be a mammoth task to carve out those precious moments for self-care and self love. Say goodbye to …
New mum’s guide to postpartum recovery
POWERED BY BELLY BANDS Jump into the world of postpartum recovery. We’re dishing on how to pamper your mind, body, and soul for a happy, healthy start to new motherhood. Welcome to the sisterhood. The postpartum period is your personal ‘fourth trimester’, a time just as important as the previous …
Declutter your mind: 5 easy steps to a clearer, calmer you
A busy mind often leads to stress and then ’round the bend is overwhelm. Try these tips to declutter your mind. By Roberta Hughes When life is busy, our minds get cluttered with all the thoughts required to manage and stay afloat. These thoughts take up space and energy, often leaving us feeling exhausted, …
5 ways to boost your mental health this Spring
Spring is a chance to reset your body, mind and soul. Teresa Cutter [The Healthy Chef] shares her top tips to boost your wellbeing. By Teresa Cutter This year has not been easy (are they ever?!), and almost everyone’s mental wellness has taken a hit – you’re probably feeling like …
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 …
[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 by life? Try these 5 self love tips
Mamahood is amazing. It’s also unpredictable and stressful, and before you know it you’re feeling overwhelmed. Try these five self love tips. By Charlotte Cruz Becoming a mother is life-changing, the responsibility that comes with motherhood is precious beyond words and the things you learn about yourself as a mother …
How to prioritise yourself without feeling mum guilt
It’s incredibly important to know how to prioritise yourself without feeling mum guilt. And I know it’s hard, but it is possible. By Eloise Forster No matter what you have going on, your need to value yourself first and stop constantly pleasing others and putting their needs before yours. On a …
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 …