When your cup is full, you can show up as your best self for yourself. All you need is permission. As Personal Trainer, Jen Dugard, tells us. By Jen Dugard As mothers we are told that we should take care of ourselves, and ‘fill our cups‘ so that we can be …
9 ways to feel better when you’re in the third trimester
Oh mama, the physical discomfort of the third trimester is REAL!
We know we need to stay fit and active, but what can you do when you feel SO uncomfortable?
[Guest Editor] Tammi Kirkness: Helping kids with big emotions can help us too
Tammi Kirkness, author of The Panic Button Book, shares her tips on keeping kids cool and calm. You might even find it helps you work through your own big emotions. By Tammi Kirkness, author of The Panic Button Book When we help our child manage their emotional wellbeing it can actually …
6 ways to take back control of your hormones
You may have found yourself saying, “I’m so hormonal,” but what does that really mean? Natural health and wellness expert Nat Kringoudis shows us how to give our hormones a little more TLC. By Nat Kringoudis Did you know that there are 50 known hormones within the human body, all contributing …
3 easy mindfulness tips to help calm your busy mind
We get it, it can be hard to find the time to fit mindfulness into your busy day. So follow these easy mindfulness tips, zen mama. By Keisha Singleton Mindfulness. The art of taking time to live in the moment and exist consciously in the present. It seems an easy state …
Don’t have much time? Try Tiffiny Hall’s 15 minute workout
Working around your baby’s day naps or don’t have much free time? Tiffiny Hall shows us how to strengthen your body with her 15 minute workout. By Tiffiny Hall When we feel time-poor, often the first thing to go is looking after ourselves. But all you need is a little …
Want to try mindfulness? Follow these 6 everyday cues
The school gate, a traffic jam or a supermarket queue… You can find inner peace anywhere – just follow these real-world mindfulness cues. By Amy Taylor-Kabbaz How do I start meditating? Should I be chanting? Do I have to do it for hours to get any benefit? The short answer to …
Relationship struggling since having a baby? You are not alone
Relationships are tough at the best of times. Throw in kids and many couples crumble under the load. Here’s how to keep the love alive after you have a baby. By Amelia Phillips Relationships are tough at the best of times. Then throw in a kid or two (or more!) …
5 things to do when you bring your newborn home
Bringing a newborn home is overwhelming and sometimes scary. So we asked Baby Whisperer Christine Minogue for her top tips for new mamas. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor I vividly remember my fifth day as a new mum. It was a Thursday and it was the day we were …
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*. …