One of the best ways to catch cancer early is by checking your own breasts. And it should happen at least once a month. So set a reminder! By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Mamacitas, it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So let’s talk about something we should all be doing …
R U OK? How to deal when you’re not OK
R U OK? Let’s be honest – as mothers, we’re probably not asked that question enough. By Mama Disrupt® Between the mental load of trying to schedule swimming lessons, book the car service, and have your groceries delivered in the 6 minute window that you’ll actually be home…yeah. There’s a …
How to ask your child if they’re OK: Simple tips for parents
How do you ask your child if they are ok? Dr Dain Heer helps us ask the important [and the difficult] questions. Start the conversation! By Dr Dain Heer How do you ask your child if they are ok? It is one of the most important questions to ask your …
7 mindfulness exercises to bring balance to your life
Looking to include a little mindfulness to a busy mama day? Here’s how…
Why being busy isn’t always a bad thing: Embrace a productive life
Harness your fierce energy. But remember there is a fine line between “calm and organised” busy and “I-left-my-wallet-in-the-fridge” busy! By Jo Burgess While you may associate “being busy” with feeling frantic, exhausted AF or overwhelmed, there are many surprising benefits that come with keeping busy, too! It’s time to harness …
9 best foods for a healthy pregnancy
From struggling to keep anything down to eating everything in sight. Here are 9 foods to favour that will nourish your body during pregnancy. By Ruby Matley When I fell pregnant, my goal was to be a #supermama and nourish my body with loads of different foods… while still enjoying …
Feeling a little foggy? Try these 10 steps to boost your health
If the words ‘boost your health’ make you shudder, hold that thought mama. Because it’s not about juice cleanses or daily 10km runs, this is a total life overhaul to cleanse your mind, body and soul. By Mama Disrupt® Head of Content Gemma Dawkins Because it’s no secret that motherhood can …
Feeling stressed? How morning rituals can change your life
Want to kick-start the day with some serious intent?
Or just looking to carve out some ‘you’ time?
You need a morning ritual…
Looking after kids when you’re sick? 5 ways to survive
We do what we can to avoid it, but at some point, the inevitable will happen. We get sick and rundown. By Sarah Lyons It’s cold and flu season (TBH, isn’t it always something when you have kids?!) so chances are you’re looking after the family while also trying to …
Hair porosity is going viral on TikTok – here’s what it means
Another day, another TikTok trend. This time it’s hair porosity. Let’s find out WTF it means for you and your lovely locks. By Emily Quinn Hair porosity refers to your hair’s ability to absorb and retain moisture. Think of it as your hair’s personality – is it high maintenance or …