By Kelly Wilton Put your hand up if you’ve heard one of these before… 1. You look tired. Really, we hadn’t noticed! 2. You should take some time for you From the person who says we look tired, but they never offer to take the kids! 3. You should go out more, get away from …
5 things we get told a lot as parents of children with a disability Read More »
By Susie Hopkins It’s a heart-breaking reality that as humans we tend to behave in ways that push others away when we need them most. As mums of kids with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and autism, we see this all too often. Before I learned about autism and how to meet my son’s ever-changing …
Connection is everything for us and our kids to thrive Read More »
Connecting mind, body and soul through exercise – we know it’s good for us so why don’t we prioritise it? If you need a gentle nudge in the right direction, what better way than to be kitted out with all the latest and greatest stuff. It’s a start, at least, right?
Ahhh! Nothing beats a refreshing cup of tea! From what kind of tea you prefer down to how you drink it and where you drink it – it’s all a matter of personal choice and the little rituals that make relaxing with a cuppa so special. Here are some sweet little additions to add to your daily …
By Lani Knutson I’ve been thinking a lot about grief lately. Don’t worry. I’m not trying to be morbid. Nor am I depressed (valid question though). Some days I feel that grief is all around me. People lose people they love. They lose their job, receive a devastating diagnosis, a relationship breaks down . . …
Parenting a child with a disability and the five stages of grief Read More »
Taking time out for a cup of tea is a wonderful way of stepping out from the hustle-bustle of the day to enjoy a beverage that is good for you. Be it black or green tea, or one of the many herbal varieties or blends that are available; tea truly has the power to heal. …
The healing and soothing power of water We live in a beautiful world. A beautiful, watery world. If you have ever noticed you feel calmer, healthier or happier when you’re near the ocean or river, there are a number of psychological and physical reasons why. We are water More than 70% of our planet is …
By Kelly Wilton We talk a lot about self-care here at Source Mama. Why? Why do we talk about it, when, as mums raising kids with disabilities, we know it’s such a hard thing for most of us to mention without feelings of guilt, let alone actually manage to do? You might even be known …
My mental health, self-care, and learning what to let go Read More »
By Susie Hopkins There was a week back when my son, Harry, was two when I was pretty much unable to talk to anyone because if they asked how I was doing I would burst into tears. It was such a traumatic time that it’s still difficult to talk about and makes me teary to …
Welcome to the second edition of the Source mama e-mag! Inside you’ll find a beautiful selection of photos from our Melbourne Gathering held at the Hotel Chadstone; we had such a wonderful evening meeting many of you and hearing from the awesome Karni Liddell – we hope everyone that came along enjoyed the experience too. We’ve also …
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