Sam Wood shares his top tips for protecting your pelvic floor from before you’ve even fallen pregnant through to postnatal recovery. By Sam Wood Laugh, cough and sneeze again, without needing to run to the bathroom! I know all of you mamas out there know what I’m talking about. One …
Holiday self-care for mums – your essential guide to wellbeing
Discover tranquility this festive season with our holiday self-care for mums. It’s all about feeling less stressed and more #blessed. By Charlotte Cruz The festive frenzy is knocking on our doors – you know the drill. Transforming into the ultimate holiday heroine, juggling the festive feast prep, wrapping those endless …
Easy and natural DIY recipes for 5 homemade body scrubs
Homemade body scrubs are inexpensive and super-easy to make. Perfect for busy mamas to squeeze in a pamper sash, because… #selfcare. The best thing about making body scrubs yourself is you know exactly what you are putting on your skin – no nasties, no additives, just simple everyday ingredients you have …
Don’t have time for ‘me-time’? All it takes is 30 minutes
Mama, it’s time to make some me-time. Because you are a multi-tasking and multi-talented wonder woman. You are a mum! By Natalie Bascur There is juggling small children, working, maintaining friendships and spending time with your partner. It can seem impossible to find time for yourself. And let me tell you, …
11 signs you might have postnatal depression and anxiety
When the baby blues last longer than a few weeks or so, it’s important to consider whether postnatal depression or anxiety has set in. By Cheryl Fingleson Adjusting to parenthood is tough going and it’s natural for parents – both mums and dads – to feel overwhelmed by their new …
Get moving and get healthy with the incidental exercise trend
Heard of the incidental exercise trend? It’s fun. It is easy. It’s whatever you want (and need) it to be. By Charlotte Cruz WTF is incidental exercise? Well it is literally any physical activity that is done outside of regular planned exercise sessions. So it can be as simple as …
How to practise self-care during pregnancy
Growing a human is tiring. So now is the time to be kind and gentle and practise a little self-care during pregnancy. By Ruby Matley Pregnancy is the perfect time to give yourself a little lovin’ and care and take time for you, mama. Because let’s be honest, pregnancy can wear …
[Guest Editor] Meredith Gaston: Why self love is important for health and wellbeing
Can self love and self-care really can transform our wellbeing and the wellness of everyone around us? Yes. By Meredith Gaston Let’s talk about self love. Because when we love ourselves sincerely, wholeheartedly and unconditionally [something we can all learn to do] we transform our wellbeing and the wellness of everyone …
Do you have any of the 7 signs of burnout?
No longer a thing exclusively for the corporate world, mama burnout is on the rise.
But what are the signs, and what can you do to bring some calm back to your world?
5 mindfulness tips for kids
Mindfulness is becoming an essential tool for happiness and wellbeing. Teaching our kids this essential skill is one of the best lessons we can share.