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R U OK? Day: A gentle reminder for new mums
As a new mum, you may find yourself navigating a whirlwind of emotions, sleepless nights, and a sea of responsibilities. It's entirely natural to feel overwhelmed at times, and it's crucial to...
13 Sep 2023
12 reminders for new mums who are ‘drowning’
Until you become a mother for the first time, nothing can truly prepare you for how incredibly overwhelming and exhausting it can be. Unfortunately, in today's Western society, it’s completely...
03 May 2023
Mum Wine Culture: The risks and signs you need help
After a long day of juggling the kids, we often take to social media, laughing when we come across memes or images that make light of drinking alcohol as a parenting coping strategy. However,...
23 Jan 2023
The gaslighting of motherhood
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse. It's when someone is manipulated into questioning their own reality or sanity. It’s damaging, destructive, and often used as a way to maintain power...
17 Oct 2022
Creating bad habits for baby: The myths that are harming new mums
It's infuriating and heartbreaking how many new mothers hear the words 'You're creating bad habits for baby' when it comes to their parenting choices. The words seem innocent enough, but...
08 Aug 2022
The value in making new friends after having a baby
We all know the benefits of having a support network when a baby comes along, but do you feel that you already have enough friends and family in your life, so there’s no need to get out and...
06 May 2022
You’re not failing motherhood. You’re parenting during a crisis
Even if you’re relatively untouched by the pandemic where you live, you can’t be oblivious to the impact of it on people around the world. Absorbing the stress and anxiety of this never...
17 Jan 2022
What new mums don’t need to justify to anyone
We often hear from first-time mums who feel deflated, confused, and angry with the advice they're being given. Even if it isn’t intentional, the people in our lives, whether that's family,...
17 Aug 2021
Navigating Mother’s Day without your own mum
‘There is something about losing a mother that is permanent and inexpressible – a wound that will never quite heal’ (Susan Wiggs, Author). Losing your mum at any age means that you miss...
26 Apr 2021
Mindfulness moments for tired and busy mums
Life with a baby can be overwhelming and all-consuming. A mother’s mind is buzzing with neverending to-do lists, worries, and often unrealistic expectations of herself and her little bundle. ...
29 Mar 2021
To the Mummas who are feeling lonely right now
Are you feeling increasingly lonely, even though you can’t remember the last time you were actually alone? Did you ever imagine that having this much love could also make you feel this sad?...
15 Mar 2021
Matrescence: Changes in the brain when becoming a mother
‘Matrescence’, a term coined by medical anthropologist Dana Raphael in 1973, is the massive brain transformation in a woman as she navigates the huge identity shift of becoming a mother. It...
02 Oct 2020
New mumma milestones to be proud of
We celebrate a newborn baby’s first smile, the little coo sounds they start making, and their first laugh in those early months. But, let’s not forget about all of the incredible milestones...
09 Jul 2020
5 things new mums can stop feeling guilty about
One of the most confronting and surprising aspects of becoming a mother is the immense guilt that can show itself in any number of situations. Do you ever find mummy guilt almost crushing? It can...
06 Jul 2020
10 things to love about having three kids or more…
If you’ve just discovered you’re pregnant with your third child, and whether it’s a surprise or was planned, you’re most likely feeling a flood of different emotions right now (freaking...
16 Jun 2020
Spending Mother’s Day in isolation? We see you
With the current restrictions and Mother’s Day coming up, we want you to know that we recognise the unique and individual ways you’re being impacted by this global crisis. Life is crazy right...
05 May 2020
Ditch placing high expectations on yourself to be the perfect mother
‘We’re all perfect parents until we become one’. Can you relate to that quote? Before you had a baby, did you tell yourself that you wouldn’t co-sleep, give your baby a dummy (or use...
30 Apr 2020
What mums wish they knew about newborns
Are you pregnant with your first baby (or multiple babies), and you really don’t know what to expect when your precious bundle comes along? You’ll no doubt receive advice from other parents...
18 Mar 2020
Making Your Phone Work for You in Motherhood
Our phones are our nemesis and our best friend. They keep us connected when we can’t get out of the house, they keep us entertained when we’re stuck on the couch feeding for hours on end, our...
20 Jun 2018
