“Never stop being yourself”

Motherhood shifts your identity, pace, and priorities sometimes in ways you never saw coming, but often in the most beautiful ways.

Last night reminded me of the newborn days except it came out of nowhere. From 2 a.m. to 4 a.m., I sat in the dark with a coughing toddler.

I’m not bored because there’s nothing to do. I’m bored because I don’t feel like me anymore.

Toddler biting again? Discover why they bite and how to stop it calmly without shame or fear. Read now.

Motherhood is meant to be the most connected time of our lives – yet so many of us feel utterly alone. We walk into playgroups and rhyme time, eyes down, social anxiety raging, then leave without saying more than a polite hello. Why are we so lonely as mums… and what can we actually do about it?

Struggling with toddler bedtime battles? In this Dear Jessie post, discover why your child resists sleep and get practical, loving strategies to make bedtime calmer and easier for everyone.

Leaving the house with a newborn felt impossible between the car seat confusion, pram anxiety, and packing the nappy bag, I almost gave up

The other day, I smiled and said “hi” to another mum at the park. She looked at me like I’d just asked her to donate a kidney. I get it....

Some parents are discovering their subsidised childcare hours have dropped to zero — even with a high CCS percentage. It’s not a sudden change, but rather a stricter application of Australia’s childcare activity test. In this post, we unpack what’s happening, explore different perspectives, and look ahead to the universal 3-day guarantee coming in 2026.

10 creative (and toddler-approved) ways I gently wake my daughter when we need to get out the door fast — without the drama.

Is your toddler hitting during tantrums or playtime? Discover why toddlers hit, what it means, and gentle ways to respond without yelling or