Are you taking tons of photos of your children? Let me tell you a little story. At the beginning of my motherhood journey, I wasn’t big on taking pictures of my newborn children. Not because I didn’t want memories, but because I was completely overwhelmed. My emotions were everywhere. Intrusive thoughts. Postnatal anxiety. I was …
How to Finally Believe You’re a Great Mum (Because You Are)
Are you a good mum? I want you to really connect with this question and notice what comes up. Without forcing an answer or wondering what you should be thinking. Just see what comes up naturally. The answer might come in the form of a feeling, a sensation, or actual words. Whatever it is, I …
For Every Mum Feeling Exhausted And Snappy – Read This Before You Burn Out
Being a mum can feel exhausting. And sometimes that exhaustion gets in the way of actually enjoying the precious moments of motherhood. I know, I’ve been there. For years. I was trying manage everything – kids, work, marriage, friendships, the house… and somehow squeeze in time for me. At the time I’m writing this post, …
The Truth About Bottle Feeding (And Why You’re Not Failing Your Baby)
Thinking about bottle feeding – but feeling like it makes you a bad mum? Don’t worry, this feling is more common that you may think. No one tells you how bloody hard breastfeeding it is, do they? When you’re pregnant, people ask you if you want to breastfeed or not. But no one talks about …
Preventing Postpartum Depression Is Simple – So Why Aren’t We?
Preventing postpartum depression (PPD) is insanely simple. But what’s even more insane is the fact we do nothing about it. Yes, PPD is an illness, and I’m not a medical doctor who can explain what triggers it from a medical point of view. But I am a PPD survivor. And I know with certainty what …
Why Trying to Be a Perfect Parent Is Ruining Your Life (And How to Stop)
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 – I’d go out and play with my friends until my mum had to come chase …