7 secrets to surviving your baby’s first year
Babies test us physically, mentally and emotionally and you're probably unprepared for such an emotional ride. Here are seven secrets to surviving your baby's first year.
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It takes a village to raise a mother
Throughout history, becoming a mother was an event typically supported by the whole village and extended family. This changed with the rise of industrialisation and mass urbanisation but there are ways to still find your village ...
7 steps on the road to recovery after domestic abuse
Domestic abuse is an extraordinarily traumatic experience and one that's unfortunately very common. If you've escaped from your abuser, recovery may seem like a long road but here are tips to help you become the person you have always deserved to be ...
3 quick ways to meditate with baby
Mindful meditation may be the answer to not only enjoying more calm, but really being present with your baby. Here are 3 easy ways to practice mindfulness with a new baby ...
5 ways you’ve succeeded as a mum today, without even knowing it
"One minute you are on cloud nine feeling like you are conquering motherhood and the next you feel like rocking in the corner, counting down the hours until bedtime"
8 ways you can help a new parent
Want to be a good visitor when you drop in to welcome a new baby? Here are 8 ways you can help out new parents ...
3 simple phrases new mums NEED to hear
Even though I was tired and frustrated I found it impossible to ask for help and difficult to accept it when it was offered. Would this have helped ... ?
Self-care (for when you’re not coping)
Failure to care for ourselves today places us at higher risk of experiencing poor emotional and physical health in the (not so distant) future; including some cancers, heart disease and mental illness, to name a few. Here are the signs you're not coping.
An open letter to every mum with a toddler
'Hi You! I just wanted to let you know that you’re doing a wonderful job...' If you have young children then you need to read this!
From career woman to baby – top tips to thrive
The transition from being in your career to motherhood is not easy, but it is possible to ease yourself into the new role through practicing self-compassion and self-care. Here are some tips and advice.
