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Making Mum Friends: Building Your Mum Tribe

There’s a moment after childbirth when the room gets quiet. The baby is finally asleep, your body is sore, and suddenly, the visitors stop coming. The phone doesn’t ring as often, and even though you&...

choosing childcare

Choosing Childcare: what to consider

If you’ve been whispering “best crèche near me” to Google at 2am with tears in your eyes and a baby snoring softly on your chest, come closer, this one’s for you. Because choosing childcare shouldn’t ...

pumping

Pumping at Work: Tips for Breastfeeding Mums

You’re dealing with deadlines, emails, maybe even meetings that could’ve been emails, and on top of that, you’re trying to keep up with breastfeeding. It’s a lot. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, ...

work and motherhood

Balancing Work and Motherhood

In a world where expectations rarely pause for breath, mothers across the globe are constantly juggling the invisible load of work and motherhood. It is a dance many of us know too well, one that invo...

working mum

Preparing for the Return to Work

Returning to work after having a baby can feel like stepping into a new world with a suitcase full of emotions you didn’t quite pack for. Whether you’re counting down the days with anticipation, dread...

identity

Navigating Your New Identity as a Mum

You’ve carried life, birthed it, and now, you’re holding a little human in your arms while trying to remember who you are. Motherhood, especially in those early postpartum months, is a complete rewiri...

mental health

The Importance of Mental Health Check-ins for Mums

Hey mama, how are you really? We ask each other this all the time, but for mums, especially new mums, the honest answer often goes unsaid. Because when people see you with your baby, they see the joy,...

parenting style

Finding Your Parenting Style

Let’s be real, parenting is one wild ride especially when you decide to choose a parenting style. From the moment you hold your baby, the world bombards you with advice: “Sleep train by six months!” “...

mum guilt

Dealing with Mum Guilt: How to Overcome It

Ever found yourself lying in bed after a long day, running through everything you should have done differently? Maybe you worked late and missed bedtime. Maybe you snapped at your toddler after a stre...

co-sleeping

Co-Sleeping vs. Independent Sleeping

The Big Sleep Dilemma If you’re a new parent, chances are you’ve lost sleep over one big question: Where should my baby sleep? Should you snuggle up together in the same bed, keep your baby’s crib in ...

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