Mum burnout is real. So real, it’s almost unreal that anyone still doubts it. As a mum, you’re constantly juggling more than feels humanly possible. Early mornings. The school run. Meal prep. Cleaning. Shopping. Cooking. Laundry. Work. More laundry. Being present for your kids. Finding time for your partner. And somehow… squeezing in a moment …
How To Stop Being Stressed As A Mum
I’m smiling because as I’m starting to write this blog post, I feel mildly stressed. It wasn’t my children this time though. It was my husband Yaw. Which actually works well, because before we get into the nitty-gritty, we need to make one thing clear: Being stressed as a mum (and as a human) is …
Will Your Mistakes Traumatise Your Children Forever?
Are you worried your mistakjes will traumatise your children? A few weeks ago, I had a conversation with a friend that really stopped me in my tracks. She was telling me about something that happened when her son was little. One day, he bit her, and she jokingly said, “You bite like a giraffe.” A …
Why the Newborn Stage Is Harder Than Any Other
Is the newborn stage the hardest? The short answer is YES! One hundred percent, absolutely, undeniably, yes. But not for the reasons people usually throw at you. You’ve probably seen the posts floating around on social media, right? The ones with side-by-side comparisons of baby stages – how the newborn phase is supposedly “easier” because …
How I stopped feeling sad about my children growing up “too fast”
I started feeling it some time ago. That heavy feeling in my chest when I realised my children were growing up too fast. It didn’t hit all at once. It showed up in quiet little moments. Like when I kissed them goodnight and stroked their heads as they were falling asleep, I would feel tearful …
Kids and Screens: It’s Not the Mums, It’s the Missing Village
Do you feel guilty about how much time your children spend on screens? Does screen time give you the only chance to breathe during the day? Do you wish they spent less time on their screens – but also dread giving up that precious break? If you said yes to any of these, this blog …
