As a mother of two school-aged kids, I want to acknowledge that this is a difficult time for every single mother out there. We're all affected differently by the Covid-19 pandemic - as we all have unique family and life circumstances. As a counsellor and...
Ugh… Mum Guilt! Why You Feel It, and What You Can Do About It Do you know it too? That familiar feeling in the pit of your stomach when you realise you snapped at your child. The little (or sometimes very loud) voice in your head replaying what happened: “Why did I...
You might think that after being on parental leave for a year, or having taken a longer period of unpaid leave, that returning to work would be a matter of getting your childcare organised, updating your wardrobe and getting back into a routine. But for many mums,...
You're a busy Mum. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mum with little ones, or a career mum, life can feel non-stop, chaotic, or always-demanding. You know it's important to take time to nurture yourself each day - but you can sometimes struggle to do...
I recently finished a workshop tour up the east coast of Australia as part of Mirvac's "Festival of You". I spoke to hundreds of Aussie mums, to help them better understand how they can become a calmer and happier mother (and let's face it, who doesn't want a...
I was truly astounded when I heard that up to 50% of mothers are suffering from Postnatal Depletion! 'Postnatal what?!' you might be asking. Let me explain. Several years ago, when I was doing a whole lot of reading and research in the area...
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