Monthly musings, inspiration and support for an empowered motherhood
Three burning questions every mum faces as maternity leave ends
For many mamas, returning to paid work after mat leave, whether it’s for the first time or not, can feel overwhelming. So many mixed emotions fly around: excitement, nervousness, sadness, relief, guilt… And that’s before we consider the logistics of childcare and that a full night’s sleep is likely still a fantasy.
To help make the transition smoother, here are the top three common concerns and some helpful tips.
Some of my favourite Matrescence resources
If you’re curious to find out more about matrescence, here are some of my favourite resources to explore.
The perfect mother myth: why it’s time to let it go
In an era when women are supposed to be, and feel, more liberated than ever before, modern-day motherhood can be unforgivingly perfectionist.
For the sake of mothers everywhere, it's time to let go of the myth and start embracing the real-life experiences of mothers - the good, the bad and the ugly.
The courage to redefine motherhood
It is no secret that the historical narrative around motherhood has self-sacrifice at its core. For centuries “good mothers” have been portrayed as selfless, nurturing women who are expected to forgo their own needs, desires, and dreams for the sake of their families.
It is time to rewrite the narrative and take ownership of what motherhood means for women as individuals.
5 tips to shake off mum guilt
We’ve all had it, that nagging feeling that we’re not doing it right, or that we should be doing more of this, or less of that.
#mumguilt seems so inherently woven into the lexicon of modern motherhood that we just accept it as part of the job description.