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 …
POSTPARTUM LIFE
Practical tips, real stories, and support for new mums navigating life, emotions, and wellbeing postpartum.
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 …
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, āYou bite like a giraffe.ā A …
Why the Newborn Stage Is So Hard (You’re Not Imagining It)
A mum of three explains why the newborn stage feel so hard – and when things finally get easier. If you’ve just had a baby, I’m sure you’ve asked yourself: Does it ever get easier? And you desperately want the answer to be yes. Because the thought of motherhood being this hard forever is terrifying. …
When Do Babies Sleep Through the Night? (Real Ages + What Actually Helps)
“When do babies start sleeping through the night?” I think this might be the most asked question among new mums. Well, most of them anyway. Believe it or not, there are mums (and Iāve had the privilege to meet them) whose babies slept through the night from day one. But for the sake of my …
Having a Baby Is Not a Joyful Experience
Weāre often told that early motherhood is the happiest time of our lives. So when a new mum doesnāt feel over the moon, the world labels her as āungratefulā or even ācrazy.ā But hereās the truth: that idea is harmful, and itās one of the biggest reasons so many mums struggle in silence, feeling like …