Motherhood

There is no denying that mum life can be tiring, stressful and relentless. It really is 24/7. That's why it's so important to do your best to take care of yourself, even when that seems really hard. Rachel Leman shares her top tips on how to take care of yourself as a mum.  

In Hamilton, you are never far from award-winning cafes. But when you have kids in tow, finding a café that caters to everyone's needs is vital (strong coffee, good food and a play area to keep the kids entertained!) Brooke Shepherd-Wright gives us her top 5 kid-friendly cafés in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Getting your pre-baby body back is a goal many mums have after having a baby. In today’s society we often feel pressured to "bounce back" or return to our pre-pregnancy weight but should this really be the goal? Louise Hurley explores what we should really be focussing on instead.

It’s no secret that #mumlife can be equal parts rewarding and brutal. It is certainly not an easy ride, but prioritising your self-care can help you to be a better mum. Rachel Leman explains how to prioritise you in between all that motherhood.

When you’re pregnant there’s a lot of mum-focused love and attention. After baby is born, everybody (including mum) is so focused on this beautiful, teeny bundle of joy that mum's needs often taken a back seat. Louise Hurley shares some simple and practical tips to ensure new mums make self-care a priority to help keep that very important tank full.

There are some great cafés on the Gold Coast that accommodate parents with prams or toddlers by offering quality food for kids as well as a safe play area. After much discussion with local mums, Sahar Daryan highlights the top 5 kid-friendly cafés on the coast.

The health and fitness industry has come a long way in promoting what it means to be healthy but many people still spread the message that the post-baby body is flawed with the aim to get your "pre-baby body back". Louise Hurley disagrees and shares some truth bombs with the intention of helping mums accept and love where they are now.

New mums will agree that having a baby is HARD and at times overwhelming but that doesn't mean that you should just put up with it and accept it. Louise Hurley shares her five simple and achievable tips for reducing the overwhelm of motherhood.