A Letter to my Big Boy as you Start Year 2

My darling boy, As you return to school to start year 2, I want you to remember the following: Keep going – I know how hard you find it, but keep persevering. We all learn at different rates and when you find your groove, you’ll fly. Be brave – try new things. Push yourself. You…

Finding your me-time

We previously featured Personal Trainer and mum-of-three, Tricia Paisis-Oakwell , as our #mumhero of the week.  We’re delighted to say she’s back, with some great advice for all us mums, on the importance of self-care and some suggestions on how we can all grab a little piece of me-time each day. As a health and…

Finding your mum/life balance

Tricia Paisis-Oakwell is my #mumhero of the week.  She’s a mum of 3, a Health and Wellness Coach and runs her own business. Did I also mention she’s a Personal Trainer, a nutritional therapist, Yoga teacher, Boxing and Aqua instructor, too?   I feel tired just writing those things down! So how does someone manage to…

Are you ready for a Digital Detox?

Like most of us mamas, I’m never very far away from my phone.  Whether I’m taking pictures of the kids, having a quick peek at my news-feed (ok, ok – I’m reading about the latest episode of Love Island – not even sorry) or checking out what the weather will be like tomorrow – it’s always…

I don’t have time for Mindfulness…I’m a mother!

The reason I started the Me Time for Mama campaign, was because feeling stressed, overwhelmed and experiencing multitasking-overload seemed to be a very real thing for us mums. At any one time, we’re playing the role of nurse, negotiator, cuddle-giver, PA, bum-wiper, cook, cleaner and general giver-of-all-things. And quite frankly, it’s exhausting. Mindfulness is something…