3 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Became A Mom
I don’t know why we don’t talk about this more, and to be honest I could break these into so many subsections from pregnancy to postpartum to the first few years of life. Before I became a mom I knew things would change, I didn’t know just HOW MUCH they would change. And when […]
Why Having Friends Is Essential For Mother’s Well-Being
Last week I met up with a group of girlfriends for the first time before my daughter was born. For the last four months, I stayed at home because I was either too big (near the end of the pregnancy) or still adjusting to being a new mum again. As we sat there, laughing and […]
The Challenge All Mothers Know: Breastfeeding
About two months ago, we welcomed a healthy baby girl into this world (she is the main reason I’ve been quiet here for a while). It had been a very much wanted, anticipated and planned pregnancy. Being a second-time mum, I prepared myself mentally and let go of any expectations surrounding the birth. I just […]
How To Stop Yourself From “Losing It” With Your Child?
How many times a day do you lose it? With your kids, with your spouse, with strangers on the street, with a neighbour, or even with the TV. This question isn’t about making you feel bad about losing it, because we all do, but rather to help you become aware of how […]
How To Handle Kids’ Meltdowns
Going back to school after the holiday break is hard for kids. But you know what’s harder? Going back to school after lockdown. Emotions are running high on every side, and the moment kids are back home from school, they are likely to let all their emotions out. On you… And maybe you’ve heard this […]
