TED Talks are pretty amazing – and once you start watching them, they can become quite obsessive. Which isn’t a bad thing considering there are so many talks on seriously interesting topics that can keep you entertained for days. One of my favourite topics to watch are parenting TED Talks, because this parenting gig is …
This is one helluva list of TED Talks. They made me laugh, cry, be excited and most importantly, they made me feel like I wasn’t alone and that I was seen. Motherhood is an incredible transition, it has unrealistic expectations put on it, the challenges often aren’t talked about, and we are expected to just …
When it comes to parenting, it’s easy to feel like you’re always falling behind. With the Pinterest Perfect Parenting images and Facebook filled with Sancti-Mommies, sometimes you feel like you’re all alone. Then add the pressures of day to day life, and soon enough you become consumed with what needs to be done, and forget …
As mothers, it’s normal to question whether or not you’re doing it right. After all, motherhood is so. darn. hard. Which is why it’s important to know, you are an amazing mom. While we always encourage mothers to not compare themselves to others, the reality is, we all do it. We all look at the …
One of the first things I noticed when I ventured into this realm of motherhood is that I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. I was firmly on the side of ‘when you become a mother, you’ll know’ because that’s what I’d heard over and over again. Looking back I find it kind …
As Moms, we tend to put our needs last. Which is ironic because we need to look after ourselves first in order to look after everyone else. Have you ever had to care for kids when you’re sick? It’s insane. But we need to include daily self care habits for moms so we can keep …
We’ve just finished up what felt like a summer that lasted 32234 months here in Australia, and I honestly didn’t think I was going to be able to make it through. Not only did we have to survive summer with energetic kids, we did so while renovating our house and living in a studio style …
I’m never one to shy away from the ‘this mom gig is hard’ conversations. In fact, I think we should have more of them so we don’t feel so alone. I’m not talking about the whole ‘chicken nuggets for dinner every night’ kind of thing, more so actually asking other moms how they are coping …
There’s no denying that life as a mother can be a lil’ bit chaotic at times. Or you know, absolutely crazy. But still… it’s easy to let it all overwhelm you and at times it can feel like you’re about to lose your mind. This is exactly why it’s important to do what you can …
It’s no secret… I spend a lot of time on Pinterest. I read all kinds of articles from motherhood to marriage, from recipes through to activities I should (but probably never will) do with my kids. But the one type of article I see over and over again is always ‘how to stop being an …