Mother writing things down her to-do list on a piece of paper with her children in the background. This depicts the invisible mental load of motherhood.
MOAK
  • May 23, 2023

8 Ways to Lessen the Mental Load of Motherhood

In motherhood, the mental load is the overwhelming to-do lists and responsibilities that we undertake on a daily basis. Picture having 30 open tabs on your computer window right now. Overwhelming just looking at it, right? Well, that's what the mental load of motherhood looks and feels like, except it's all stuck in our heads. The invisible mental load can feel very heavy and can cause a lot of stress. So, here are a few tips on how to manage the mental load and give our brains and bodies a little break!
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A mother kissing her daughter, depicting that she's embracing her unique motherhood journey with confidence.
MOAK
  • May 16, 2023

8 Tips for Embracing Your Unique Motherhood Journey

As mamas, it's normal to do things differently than other mamas. It's only natural to parent in our own ways. But still, we often find ourselves comparing our parenting styles to others, thinking that we're not doing things "the right way." How about we start believing that there is no "right way," but rather, there's "our way"? To do so, we've come up with 8 tips to help you embrace your motherhood journey. Read on to discover them!
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one half showing a mother and child in a bright, positive environment and the other half depicting a mother and child in a dark, negative environment. This emphasizes the impact of both toxic positivity and toxic negativity on motherhood.
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  • April 26, 2023

The Impact of Toxic Positivity & Toxic Negativity in Motherhood

Navigating motherhood can be a rollercoaster of emotions, with both highs and lows. But when we're constantly surrounded by either toxic positivity or toxic negativity, it can be challenging to find a balance and maintain our mental health. In this article, we'll explore the effects of toxic positivity and toxic negativity in motherhood, and provide tips on how to find your own balance amid these extremes.
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Motherhood & Social Media
MOAK
  • April 9, 2023

Motherhood on Social Media

Social media definitely has its perks, however, it can be detrimental to our wellbeing for various reasons. In this technological era, new mamas or even mamas with multiple children have turned to social media looking for support, guidance, or validation, but at what cost?
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How to Navigate the Absolutes of the Sleep Training Industry
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  • April 8, 2023

How to Navigate the Absolutes of the Sleep Training Industry

The sleep training industry is becoming a lot more prevalent with an increase in sleep-deprived parents due to a lack of support. However, the industry's portrayal of what's normal is instilling a lot of fear towards infant sleep and bringing in a lot of guilt in parents' lives. "Normal" infant sleep behaviours should be more normalized and parents should be able to make their own educated decisions without this outside pressure.
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What is Momposter Syndrome & How to Overcome it
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  • April 8, 2023

Momposter Syndrome – What Is It & How to Overcome It

Ever felt like you were inadequate and not good enough as a mother? Or felt somewhat awkward in your new role as a mother and that people would consider you unfit or not made to be a mother? Well that feeling has a name: Motherhood Imposter Syndrome. Or as we like to call it "Momposter syndrome".
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pregnant woman exercising. Exercising during pregnancy has many benefits.
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  • April 8, 2023

8 Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy

Probably some of you are used to exercising or want to start exercising, but then you find out you're pregnant! Your first thoughts might be "Should I stop working out?" or "Maybe now is not a good time to start...". Exercise during pregnancy actually has many benefits, both for you and for your baby. Let's discuss this in more detail, shall we?
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