‘Someone told me I was a control freak around my baby’

Nothing prepared me for the unrelenting demands of motherhood: the realities of a 24/7 responsibility that left no time for myself, that lonely time after the front door closed behind my husband each morning while I felt like I just had to cope. I had wildly unrealistic expectations of myself as a perfect mother and […]

Mindfulness meditation and how it can help new parents

Becoming a parent is a time of immense change when you’re likely to face difficult emotions of stress, anxiety and mood changes. Everyone can feel overwhelmed in the early stages of parenting and wonder how they can stay calm and connect to their partner and baby. Research shows that mindfulness, which is a broad term […]

How to mindfully manage a tantrum

On a good day, motherhood is an exhilarating spiritual journey. On a bad day it’s an exhausting, frustrating ride where we are tested beyond our limits through sleep deprivation, stress, relationship tension, mastitis and self-doubt. Mindfulness has been a crucial part of my motherhood survival tool kit, helping me to manage the challenges and be […]

3 tips for stress-free mindful mealtimes

For many parents, mealtimes are often a battle-ground, fraught with worry and irritation. Here are three tips for a less stressful dinner time with children …

3 quick ways to meditate with baby

Mindful meditation may be the answer to not only enjoying more calm, but really being present with your baby. Here are 3 easy ways to practice mindfulness with a new baby …