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💔 What if being a “good mum” doesn’t mean putting yourself last?

Mothers are often praised for doing everything for everyone else. But somewhere between the school runs, work, meals, appointments and endless mental load, it can become easy to confuse self-sacrifice with love.

And when your own needs are always at the bottom of the list, something has to give.

❤️ Looking after yourself isn’t selfish.
❤️ Rest isn’t something you have to earn.
❤️ Your needs matter too.

Because your family doesn’t need a mother who has disappeared into everyone else’s needs.

They need YOU.

Read “Why Mothers Need to Stop Confusing Self Sacrifice With Love” and remember: you were never meant to disappear inside motherhood. You are part of the family you spend your life caring for. ❤️

What if control over money isn’t really about money? 💔

You might think financial abuse means someone taking their partner’s money.

But sometimes it looks much quieter.

Being told what you can spend.
Having no access to the family bank account.
Being stopped from working.
Having debt put in your name.
Being denied money for groceries, medication or the kids.
Being made to feel that you have no choice but to depend on someone else.

And when you’re a parent, financial control can become even more complicated.

Taking time out of work to care for children can naturally create financial dependence. That isn’t abuse.

The warning sign is when someone deliberately uses that dependence to control your choices, restrict your freedom or make it harder for you to leave.

Economic and financial abuse is now expressly recognised in Australian family law as a form of family violence.

But what does it actually look like behind closed doors?

And how can you tell the difference between a normal financial arrangement and financial control?

💛 We explore the signs, the law, the impact on children and what parents need to know.

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As we all know, a well-balanced meal contains a combination of vegetables, protein and carbohydrates. When encouraging and supporting children who are fussy eaters you can be lucky for them to eat one of these alone, and that could be… Continue Reading >

  Is there a link between nutrition and our mood? More importantly, does the food we eat impact our mental health? Well… that’s exactly what we’re here to discuss today. In particular, we’re talking to any new Mum, or a… Continue Reading >

By Sally Kellett For many of us, the term ‘mindfulness’ conjures images of fluffy pillows, scented candles, and a group of people sitting cross-legged and chanting ‘ommm’. However, most mums simply don’t have the time for this type of practice… Continue Reading >

1. Have some daily routines – Some mums find it helpful to have a checklist of what you need to do.  Others prepare the key things the night before…..  Getting out the school clothes, or making lunch early – its the small things… Continue Reading >