Stop putting pressure on yourself to be perfect (and berating yourself when things don’t go exactly to plan). Let it go, let it go… By Cassie Mendoza-Jones I was six weeks pregnant, and feeling it. My mood was low, my mind was distracted, my brain was foggy and my body felt …
[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 …
How to stop people pleasing and say no
Are you rushing from one thing to another, trying to tick everything off your growing list of to-dos? It’s time to learn how to say NO! By Natalie Bascur Let me guess … you know all too well the overwhelming feeling of rushing from one thing to another, desperately trying …
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*. …
[Guest Editor] Dr Libby Weaver: 6 gut health habits to help you feel good
Gut health is important because it is how we absorb the goodness from our food, which is essential for #life. So try these daily habits. By Dr Libby Weaver Let’s talk about daily habits and gut health. I know it may not be the sexiest thing to talk about, but …
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 …
Mastering the motherhood juggle – 5 key strategies for better balance
Feeling the pressure of being a mum and everything else? Follow these 5 steps to overcome the juggle of motherhood. By Amy Molloy 1. A REMINDER TO RELEASE LETTING GO OF YOUR GRIP Whenever I feel out of my comfort zone, I can fall into a space of ‘over-coping’, refusing …
[Guest Editor] Olympian Eloise Wellings: Boost Your Energy levels With These Hacks
The juggle is real! In between work responsibilities, training and being a mama, keeping up energy levels is a must if we have a hope in hell of keeping up with life’s demands. By Eloise Wellings, Olympian and philanthropist How to get the most out of your daily routine and boost …
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 …