Being a modern parent can feel hard. Not because our kids are bad, but because the world has changed. A modern parent often equals a perfect parent. Or the pressure to be one. I remember being a kid myself – Iād go out and play with my friends until my mum had to come chase …
60 Taylor Swift Lyrics That Describe Motherhood a Little Too Well
Taylor Swift might not be singing about motherhood, but somehow, her lyrics capture it all. The rage. The wonder. The identity crisis. The guilt. The meltdowns (theirs and ours). The bittersweet ache of watching your babies grow right in front of you. Whether you’re in the newborn trenches, deep in threenager negotiations, battling teen moods, …
Why My Postnatal Depression Was Never Diagnosed
Did you know that over half of all postnatal depression (PPD) cases are never diagnosed? Including mine. For almost a year, I simply felt like I was failing as a mum. I believed everyone else was having a great time with their babies, just not me. I left the hospital with my newborn twins (who …
How To Get Your Life Back After Having a Baby
HOW TO GET YOUR LIFE BACK AFTER HAVING A BABY When I became a mum in 2016,Ā one of the things I struggled with the most was losing my old life. I just couldn’t make peace with the fact I would not have time and space to do the things I was used to doing for …
How Honesty Can Stop Mum Burnout & Save Your Sanity
Mum burnout is real. So real, itās almost unreal that anyone still doubts it. As a mum, youāre 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 somehowā¦ squeezing in a moment …
5 Simple Ways To Find Peace As a Stressed Mum
Feeling stressed as a mum? Well, let me rephrase this question. Feeling constnatly stressed? When your patience is paper thin, the noise never stops, and even the smallest thing (like your partner breathing too loudly) can push you over the edge…. It’s not easy at all. But hereās the thing you need to hear right …