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 …
MOTHERHOOD REAL TALK
Honest stories, tips, and advice for mums navigating the highs, lows, and messy reality of motherhood.
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, …
Are Your Parenting Mistakes Really Hurting Your Kids? Let’s Get Real.
Are you worried your parenting “mistakes” hurt 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 …
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 …
Why Talking About Mum Stress Might Be the Best Thing You Ever Do
Let’s be honest. Motherhood is not all sunshine and rainbows. You go through so MUCH, both physically and mentally. You cope with all sorts of conflicting emotions. You do the best you can, but still feel like it’s not enough. You juggle more than you can cope with. You are sleep deprived. You have no …
How To Say No Without Guilt: 5 Tips for Overwhelmed Mums
Are you an overwhelmed mum who wishes she could say NO without feeling guilty? You’re not the only one. We’ve all been there: kids finally asleep, a glass of wine in hand, Netflix ready to go… and then the phone rings. You glance at the screen. It’s your mum. You know it’s nothing major, she …
