I like to think that I'm "good people" and I therefore have a very important job to do. You see, I reckon good people need to stand up and help others, whenever and wherever they can. No matter what. It's why we're here and why we can sometimes see solutions when...
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The ‘new normal’: it’s okay to not do all the things
I took some time off while lockdown was in place. It wasn't even intentional, it just sort of happened. When the kids' school and activities were all cancelled, life moved into a new normal - a slow, steady rhythm that I loved. I found myself doing less and less of...
I’m going to miss lockdown in lots of unexpected ways
Like so many of us, I'm beyond ready for lockdown to be over. Businesses need to be able to business again. Jobs are needed, space is needed. Many people are desperately lonely and need to get the $%#! out of their homes. Like them, I'm yearning to travel across town...
10 healthy habits of people who lose weight and keep it off
Taking good care of yourself when you're a mum of busy kids can be really tough - it's even tougher trying to instil good habits in our teens. Luckily, research has discovered 10 healthy habits that help people lose weight and keep it off. These practices aren't...
3 Good Things: This simple strategy can help you feel better when the chips are down
Pip Lincolne is a top-notch human who has recently released a new book. When Life Is Not Peachy is a gentle guide for navigating loss, grief or other sad times - like right now, for instance? With thoughtful advice on dealing with friends and family; healthy tips for...
Self-isolation at home when home doesn’t feel safe
"I’m reading all the posts about social distancing and isolating with our ‘happy’ families. But what if the family is not so happy?" asks one of our Mumlyfe readers. What if you are forced into self-isolation at home when home doesn't feel safe? "Just going through a...
It’s official: being nice wins more friends in high school
Simply being nice wins more friends in high school than being a rebel, our ANU study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology has found. by Joseph Ciarrochi, Australian Catholic University We looked at what sorts of social strategies help teens win close...
10 ways to make today a good day
When the slog of it all, this epic trek through quicksand that life so often is; when it all gets too much, we need to have a really good day. In fact, we need to make TODAY a good day. You know what it’s like. Life is frantically whizzing by and we start to...
Are you neglecting the most powerful act of self-care?
Many of us are (rightfully) focused on taking care of our health, eating nourishing whole foods and trying to be active … while meditating and flossing and taking some time of disconnection, away from devices. These are each a wonderful act of self-care, and they...
What to do if your teen is self harming
It can be very confronting to learn that your teen is self harming - that is, they are deliberately hurting themselves. The term 'self harm' is now generally referred to as "non-suicidal self-injury" or NSSI. It's a really important distinction, because it reminds us...
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Make the most of school holidays at home
I’ve seen a lot of articles around about ‘staying sane during school holidays at home' and I get it, I really, truly do. The holidays at home are hard work because they force us away from the everyday family routine that makes life easier for us. Holidays then have...
Photo nature hunt poem for curious kids
It’s no secret that we love a scavenger hunt around here. Variously called scavenger hunts, treasure hunts, nature walks and trail challenges, we love ’em all. This is a super simple nature hunt. A here-we-are-on-a-lazy-holiday-morning kind of one. The kind you can...
Here’s how to help your kid structure the school holidays (free printables)
A week or two of lazing about doing not much at all is brilliant. Six weeks of it is ironically exhausting and definitely not the way for kids to shake off an old school year and get ready for a new one. The best way to make the most of the break is to structure the...
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