Affirmations & Encouragement for Stressed-Out Mamas
Being mom can be overwhelming, and sometimes you just have to be your own cheerleader in order to stay strong. You might find yourself needing a pep talk before you head into battle every day….
To The Lonely Stay At Home Mom
Before I had kids I had such a romanticised view of what life as a SAHM must look like. I envisioned plenty of time to get things done, being able to spend more time cooking…
Take Time For Yourself – Tips For New Moms
* This is a contributed article from VeryWellMind Raising children is never easy. As rewarding as motherhood can be, it’s not without its challenges. This is particularly true if you’re a new mom. Adjusting…
How to prepare for motherhood – the honest realities!
The other day my five year old daughter came into my bedroom and woke me up to tell me her younger sister had been sick and it had ‘gone over everything mummy’. As I knelt…
What parenting really looks like – misadventures at bedtime
Picture the scene. It’s bedtime. After nicely putting their own pyjamas on, the biggest child brushes her own teeth while Mummy helps the second biggest with hers. The baby sits on the floor playing quietly…
Misadventures in parenting -holiday ‘fun’
I know you can’t go on holiday with children and expect it to feel like the same kind of holiday as when you went without. And I, of all people, should know that holidaying without…
How To Survive Sleep Deprivation
Are you getting enough sleep? Research from the National Sleep Foundation suggests that the average adult needs between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night, to function at their best. If you are a…