By Rebecca Hooton “I spent 17 years running in heels,” says Bronwyn McCahon. “I wear a lot of sneakers these days.” The former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan is chatting to me about her new life doing the daily school runs with her three children Harper, 8, Grace, 6, and Theo, 4. …
The Top 5 Survival Tips for Mamahood
By Phoebe Burgess 1 // BUILD YOUR NETWORK Pre-baby, being an independent fully functioning self-sufficient young woman making it in the adult world all on my fabulous lonesome was a top priority. Post-baby, I learnt very quickly being able to ask for help when I needed it was just as …
‘How I Recovered from Postnatal Anxiety and Depression… Twice’
By Kelly, PANDA Champion When I was 20 weeks pregnant I lost my job and unfortunately, it didn’t end well. The next 20 weeks I had at home and while I should have been enjoying watching movies all day, I hated the financial pressures. So I tried to look for …
How to Survive a Mama Off Day
By Sarah Lyons We do what we can to avoid it, but at some point, the inevitable will happen. Mama will be off her game. Enjoying a restful day in bed sleeping is not an option. What’s a modern mama to do? How to survive a mama down day 1 // …
11 Sweet Steps to Adulting Successfully
By Natalie Bascur ‘The secret to having it all, is knowing you already do.’ One of the most profound observations made about becoming an adult is the realisation that nobody really knows what they’re doing. Yep, we all look at friends who seemingly have the perfect job, the perfect kids and …
6 Ways to Strengthen your Goddess Mama Bod
By Alicia Jovceski from Vision Personal Training Did regular exercise take a backseat during the festive season? Join the club! The time has come to embrace your inner FIERCENESS. These six lifestyle changes will make all the difference. 1 // Want to work out? Make it the first thing you …
Jules Sebastian’s Secret Smoothie Recipe
By Jules Sebastian As a busy working mama of two small children, Hudson and Archer, I need something that is fast, easy and simple to slot into the morning chaos… and this smoothie is the perfect solution! // Ingredients Your choice of milk, full cream, coconut, almond – up to …
Busting the ‘Perfect Mama’ Myth
By Dr Hayley Watson, Clinical Psychologist We live in a world full of “perfect” images. 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 there is nowhere this occurs more than in parenting. …
6 Daily Habits to Feel Good
By Dr Libby Weaver Gut health may not be the sexiest thing to talk about, but let me tell you, it is important. Because it is through our digestive system that we absorb all of the GOODNESS from our food, a process that is essential for #life. Yet today, many …
8 Simple Steps to Health + Happiness
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 queue… it’s the making of one frazzled mama! If you are feeling tired and overwhelmed, chances are you have neglected yourself. But the good …