Without a doubt, one of the hardest aspects of the first few weeks and months of adjusting to parenthood is adjusting to feeding. There are so many factors involved and so many opinions being hurled at you. Combine that with sleep deprivation and a cocktail of hormones surging through your body and it can be…
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When you’re pregnant you plan your nursery with a cute little change table, kitted out with nappies and wipes and lotions and creams. A change of clothes always in arms reach and you smile, thinking of how you’ll sing songs to your baby and look into their eyes and connect while you change their nappy….
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We’ve recently been trying out the very convenient EveryPlate delivery service! Why did we think it was a good idea to give it a go? Because I’m always failing at coordinating the grocery orders and subsequently end up making a million trips to the local grocer ($$) I love the idea of having someone deliver…
read more What would it take for women to emerge from their births physically well AND emotionally safe? This is the question actress and activist Zoe Naylor, along with doula, Jerusha Sutton and midwife, Jo Hunter pose in their documentary Birth Time. Following a traumatic experience with her first birth, Zoe described herself as “uneducated and underprepared”…
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Easter and school holidays are coming, but that doesn’t mean sugar-highs or crashes, because I’ve got some tips for your Easter break to ensure you have a Wholesome and importantly tasty celebration. While this is a chocolate-filled holiday, your kids don’t have to miss out and you as the parent don’t have to panic. Now…
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Too often we’re led to believe that a bubble bath, a face mask or an hour away from our kids will solve all our problems. So why do I still feel burnt out the moment I return? Sure my batteries might feel recharged momentarily, or if I’m lucky they might stay that way for a…
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It’s so exciting seeing your baby reaching milestones as they grow, and that first tooth is a big one. It’s so cute seeing their little gummy smile, but teething itself can be a tough stage for babies and parents to navigate. Baby teething can often feel like a real guessing game when they aren’t able…
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It’s never too early to get your little ones involved and excited by STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Science is officially cool! There are so many easy ways to get kids thinking about cause and effect and start wiring their brains for future learning. All whilst having a little fun! These simple activities can…
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No matter how much we love and adore our families, as mums we need to remember that we’re only human. We need to remember to cut ourselves some slack. Some days we are the “perfect” parent (if such a thing exists) and we feel like we’re kicking goals, and some days we need to just…
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There’s no denying that the littlest ones in our lives can come with some of the biggest expenses. Before you had kids you probably enjoyed expensive dinners out and regular overseas holidays. Then you find yourself living on one income and it feels like you’re struggling to get ahead. Many parents struggle with the transition…
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