Mind, Body & Fitness Articles

Stay-at-home mums shouldn't have to justify what they do all day

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7 body changes that might surprise you after having a baby

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Jackie Slinkard celebrates her 30th birthday with an adult cake smash.

'Why should babies have all the fun?': adult cake smashes are a thing

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6 things I thought I'd do on maternity leave (and didn't)

There were a number of things I thought I was going to achieve during my months at home. As it happens, the reality was rather different.

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The phenomenon of phantom pregnancy kicks

'Phantom pregnancy kicks’ are encountered by many mums months - or even years - after their pregnancy is over.

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When you regret having children

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Fallopian tube blockages and fertility

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The ovarian cancer symptoms to watch out for

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"I would estimate that about two or three women out of every hundred will experience [vaginismus] during their lifetime" ...

Vaginismus explained

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Sandy Jorgenson desperately wanted a sibling for her daughter.

Why being the mother of an only child breaks me daily

Anyone who's been pregnant while raising a toddler can attest to the sheer madness of such a thing. Gone are the days of obsessing over what type of fruit we can liken our growing babe to in any given week. Instead, our time is consumed by changing dirty diapers, being a human pacifier and chasing our toddlers for sport.

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The real reason sleep deprivation has you craving junk food

Didn't get much sleep last night and find yourself indulging in ALL the (unhealthy) snacks? You're not alone.

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Pour a cuppa, sit back and relax - 'coffee naps' are a thing

I'm a big believer in naps. HUGE. Or maybe I'm not a believer, per se. Rather, I'm someone who can't help but succumb to the sweet, sweet call of a soft couch.

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Being a parent can be stressful, but mindfulness can help create more pockets of calm and connection.

The skill that will make parenting a lot more enjoyable

Having children leads many parents to a greater sense of wellbeing and purpose, but it also leads to greater stress and a sense of having less time.

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Why I forget about being a mum at least once a fortnight

Have you ever considered the possibility of taking some time off from parenting responsibilities while someone else takes over for a while?

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Little girl teaches mum to love her 'glitter stripes'

My six-year-old son loves to prod me in the belly. He loves talking about how soft it is, and he points out the silver stripes that stretch along each side.