11 EASY MUST HAVES FOR THE WORK FROM HOME MOM
Being a work from home mom with a baby on the hip and a toddler wrangling at your feet is never easy – lesser so with a pandemic limiting other possible childcare. As women, we’re known to take on all the roles, wear all the hats: in this article I’m going to show you why […]
HOW TO HANDLE YOUR TODDLER’S EMOTIONS
Toddlers…such beautiful, spontaneous and adorable little humans that are capable of carrying such BIG feelings! If you’ve come here at a loss as to how to handle their emotions, you’re in the rigth place. What cause toddler tantrums/meltdowns? FIrst of all before digging into the meat of this post and providing you with solutions, I […]
HOW TO RECONNECT WITH YOUR PARTNER AFTER HAVING KIDS
When it comes to having a baby, we buy all the stuff, set up the nursery, etc…but most of us completely forget to prepare our couple for the new arrival…and with the lack of sleep, ….our baby becomes a toddler, starting preschool, maybe there’s another on the way, yet we STILL haven’t had the chat! […]
HOW TO FIND JOY IN MOTHERHOOD AGAIN
Mama, I feel you. With your kids always demanding your time, energy and attention it can get really tough. Here I’m going to give you some strategies to find joy in motherhood again. First of all, I thought we’d better discuss the huge elephant in the room: that on top of feeling like you’re just […]
4 REASONS YOU NEED TO STOP DOING IT ALL MAMA
With so much information, techniques and know-how swirling round the net on how to be the best at all the things, the temptation to do it all is real. I’m here to tell you that you don’t need to do it all, and provide you with 4 reasons why in fact, you shouldn’t. The do […]
HOW TO BALANCE MOM LIFE WITH WORKING FROM HOME
Working from home whilst raising a family – is it even possible? Let me show you how.
HOW TO INVEST IN YOURSELF EVEN AS A BUSY MOM
Me time. Does that phrase excite you or drive you into overwhelm? I’ll show you how to invest in yourself, even when you’ve got kiddos round the clock. Before we start, I’d like to talk briefly about the famous term ‘self care’. Somehow along the line, we’ve turned it into spa days and long soaks […]
11 SIMPLE WAYS TO BE A MORE PRESENT PARENT WITHOUT GOING CRAZY
There’s no doubt about it, parenting in this day and age is probably the hardest it’s ever been. I’m going to guide you through some simple ways to be a present parent, without added stress. Why do we get so distracted? The answer is actually pretty simple – because we’re trying to do it all, […]
THE REALISTIC WAY TO TACKLE MOM EXHAUSTION
Taking care of little ones round the clock is no joke. Here I’m going to give you some practical tips to help you tackle mom exhaustion head on… There has never been a time like now to be exhaused. Moms around the globe are feeling more wornout than ever, having to juggle the usual responsibilites, […]
5 WAYS TO GET RID OF MOM GUILT FAST AND FOR GOOD
I’m going to skip a long intro, you’re here because you want to know how to get past mom guilt once and for all. So let’s begin.
17 ITEMS EVERY NEW MAMA ACTUALLY NEEDS THIS CHRISTMAS
You read that right – the items I’m going to mention now are present ideas for the mamas, not the babes! When it comes to having a baby, it seems like we’re getting it all wrong. While a newborn baby is possibly the most heart-melting sight you ever saw, it’s important we don’t forget about […]
SIMPLE REMEDIES FOR VARICOSE VEINS DURING PREGNANCY
Varicose veins, like many pregnancy symptoms, are a pain in the butt. If you want to learn some simple remedies for varicose veins and to improve your overall circulation, this is for you. Let me just start by saying that unfortunately, they tend to be hereditary – which means that it may in the books […]
HOW TO SPICE UP YOUR SEX LIFE DURING PREGNANCY
Pregnancy can be a testing time for a couple. It’s why they all say that it either make or breaks your love life. If you feel like you’re in a rut, find out in this post how to spice up your pregnancy sex life. First of all, I think you and I should have a […]
IS IT NORMAL TO HAVE A HIGH SEX DRIVE WHILE PREGNANT?
Pregnancy is a real rollercoaster of hormones and emotions that at times it can be unpredictable. Your sex drive included! Most women have ups and downs when it comes to their libido though some see huge increase in their need for sexual pleasure. So if you’re questioning what’s normal, what’s not and what to expect, […]
5 WAYS TO DEAL WITH SCIATIQUE NERVE PAIN IN PREGNANCY
Pregnancy is unpredictable. Sciatique nerve pain is one of the symptoms you could be unlucky enough to suffer from. If you’re finding yourself wriggling around to find a comfortable position and struggling to sleep, I’ve put together my five top coping methods.
7 TOP TIPS AND MOTIVATION FOR PREGNANCY EXERCISE
Getting motivated to exercise while pregnant can be a challenge in itself. In between nausea, heartburn, back pain and swollen feet, it’s really no wonder why so many of us moms lose sight of the end goal: Getting in shape to greet our babies in the best form we possibly can be. Still, if you’re […]
9 SELF CARE TIPS FOR NEW MOMS
Becoming a mother can make us feel stressed and worn out. Learn how to avoid major breakdowns and prevent them in the future….
HOW TO REDISCOVER INTIMACY AFTER HAVING A BABY
The postpartum period can be a very testing period of time for any new family. Mom is trying to catch up on every ounce of sleep, recovering from the birth and trying to figure out how to handle life with a newborn. Needless to say, one of the first things to suffer in a relationship […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PREGNANCY SEX
We spend so little time talking about one of the most taboo subjects our there: pregnancy and sex. So I decided to put a little list of common worries you might be having and what you can do to feel in form…
WHY YOU NEED TO HAVE THIS TALK WITH YOUR PARTNER BEFORE YOU HAVE YOUR BABY
Having ‘the chat’ can be daunting but absolutely necessary to get off on the right foot once baby arrives. It’s better to establish certain views and values early on so you can adapt to each other and your new family…
HOW DOES BREASTFEEDING AFFECT YOUR SEX LIFE?
Choosing to breastfeed is a big decision many tend to overlook. We create such tight knit relationships with our babies but we also miss out on some things. We miss out on actually eating a warm dinner on time, being able to complete a task without stopping to nurse and of course still having enough […]
HOW TO COPE WITH A SUMMER PREGNANCY
I remember it well. It was a looming, heavy presence that drained every energy from you. It was like a shadow that played games with you following you down back streets, creeping up on you inappropriate moments. It made my skin glow with a constant beam of sweat…
HOW TO MENTALLY PREPARE FOR A NATURAL BIRTH
Now your due date is approaching, or even at the start of your journey, you can find yourself wondering what labour will be like and how you can prepare your mind…
HOW TO GET A DECENT NIGHT’S SLEEP DURING PREGNANCY
If you’re anything like I was, You’re looking at this page at 3am in the morning after tossing and turning all night, reading with a bedside light and getting up several times to pee, naturally. The thought train just keeps rollin’, awake or not. PLUS who’s supposed to be able to get some decent shut […]
5 DIY REMEDIES FOR PREGNANCY HEARTBURN
Are you fed up of that annoying pregnancy symptom that is heartburn? I’ve got just the trick ..