Are You a ‘Good Enough’ Mother?

Are You a ‘Good Enough’ Mother?

The decision to have a second or third (or fourth…) child can be a tricky one for some mothers. Although much of early mothering can be seen as instinctive, we learn how to become a mother, and a parent from our own life experiences, and what we have observed,...
Why Aren’t We Having These Conversations With Pregnant Women?

Why Aren’t We Having These Conversations With Pregnant Women?

How often have you had a conversation with a mum-to-be, about her emotional wellbeing? Or, if you’re pregnant yourself, how much care have you received for your emotional and mental wellbeing? How often have the words anxiety, depression, panic attacks,...
Changing Your Thoughts Can Change Your Life

Changing Your Thoughts Can Change Your Life

Thoughts are so very powerful.   Thoughts can influence how you feel emotionally.   Thoughts can influence how you feel physically, too.   Thoughts can influence the choices you make, the actions you take, the behaviour you choose to display, as well as all those...
Stay At Home Mum, Return To Work, Or Something in-between?

Stay At Home Mum, Return To Work, Or Something in-between?

Many mothers have thought long and hard about the changes, challenges and priorities of new life with a baby, and how this will impact on their decision to resume paid work. While many mothers take maternity leave, and happily resume work with their employer, some...