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Birthing with your whole being
Mind-body approaches to birth preparation. Childbirth is an experience in a woman’s life that holds the power to transform her forever. Passing thr [...]
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Making friends with self-compassion: 3 ways to get started
Struggle with self-compassion? You’re not alone. When I speak to mums about self-compassion, they tend to look at me with a combination of confu [...]
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Mindful healing for the newborn mum
“We live in a society that likes a perfect happy ending…You are the creator of this happy ending, something that you sculpt from [...]
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4 steps to being brave enough to be you
When we think about bravery, the first thing that comes to mind isn’t everyday living. It’s usually things like someone making a rescue. Or someon [...]
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How to embrace the power of the present moment
Being a mum is like putting your heart in another body and letting it walk around with no protection. The emotions we feel daily as mums are intense, [...]
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Our top 5 bedtime connection rituals
If you find bedtimes to be one of the hardest parts of the day, then you’re most certainly not alone. Everyone is tired and it’s not ju [...]
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8 ways to role model a healthy & loving relationship
As we all know, children learn best through observation. Monkey see monkey do. No doubt, as a parent, you’ve heard and seen yourself in your childre [...]
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From rock bottom to bliss: a breastfeeding journey
Breastfeeding. It’s a personal topic for many reasons and just like motherhood, no single experience is exactly the same. For me, breastfeeding has [...]
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Mum to child, me to you
“Even as a mother protects with her life, her child… So with a boundless heart should one cherish all living beings.” – The Buddha The [...]
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How to tame the mummy guilt
Have you heard the saying “the baby comes out and the guilt goes in?” It’s as though the minute you give birth, you’re given a pill an [...]
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5 ways to help your baby grow into a happy & healthy being
Being a parent can feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders. When gifted with a child, there is no manual or dummies guide. There [...]
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3 mindful moments to share with your baby
As mums, we have the privilege of watching our little ones develop each and every day. So often you hear ‘ohhh they grow up so fast don’t they!’ [...]
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Growing with your child: the key to positive parenting
“I said do it now! Do as I say! I am getting angry at you. Go and do it now!” Have you ever felt this way with your chil [...]
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An open letter to the mamas feeling worthless
I’m worthless. I couldn’t even begin to tell you how many times my mind has screamed those two words at me. Thousands. Millions. Maybe more. And a [...]
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Meditation: Say goodnight to bedtime battles
Before motherhood, it never even occurred to us that bedtimes could be such a battle. We’ve since learned that settling little ones to sleep c [...]
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The mama sets the tone of the home
Your vibe affects your tribe wouldn’t you agree? If you’re a dark cloud, guess who’s going to be affected no matter how much you attempt to ‘ [...]
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My little karma cop
A reflection on the hard truths and treasures of the mother-child bond I hesitate to admit it, for fear of adding any more pressure to the already hig [...]
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A sleep-time mindful mama meditation
It used to be my own breath that anchored me to meditation. Now your breath is the focus of my evening mindful mama meditation. I treasure the magic [...]
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3 reasons why outdoor play is so important
Research clearly tells us that nature is good for our health and well-being Children use and strengthen muscles that are essential for healthy and no [...]
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Teaching children how to breathe
With the research proving the incredible link between your breath and your emotional state, teaching children control over their breath seems essentia [...]