By Kelly Wilton Whether we like it or not, stress is a part of our daily lives and it is here to stay! As parents to children with disabilities, we deal with a variety of different stresses to attend to each day, including NDIS reviews, therapy and education appointments, medication changes, hospital admissions, behaviour strategies …
By Jessie Ballantyne I really struggle to look after myself when people around me aren’t at 100%. I’ve been like that for as long as I can remember, quite possibly due to the idea of ‘considering others before yourself’ being instilled in me front-and-centre from a young age. And I think it’s a very good …
Looking after others, versus looking after ourselves Read More »
By Kelly Wilton I used to be that mum. The one who would make herself small and apologise for ‘those’ moments; whether it was apologising for myself or for something my kids had done (let’s face it, it’s mostly me, it’s where my kids get it from!) I would try to bend over backwards to …
By Susie Hopkins Let’s face it, stress isn’t going anywhere. It’s a part of life for everyone, but as a mama of one or more children with disabilities stress is a part of life most days, and often every day. While doing what you can to reduce it makes a lot of sense, it turns …
Scents can be amazingly powerful. They can help our mood, calm us down or motivate us. Essential oils can be used at home, in a diffuser, or added to a massage or carrier oil. Different base scents might make some more appealing to you than others – this list will help you identify your scent …
By Susie Hopkins Should. Sometimes I wish the word should were banned from the English language. There are so many things us mamas ‘should’ be doing to look after ourselves. Yet for most of us, caring for ourselves is usually at the bottom of the list due to the huge load we’re managing. Which is …
Three go-to, do anywhere relaxation practices to keep you sane Read More »
By Natalie Brobin As I became educated on my daughter’s genetic disorder called Turner syndrome (TS), the more I worried about the many possible health issues, learning issues and social issues that my daughter could have. I worried about so many issues that never actually happened! I worried she would have a hard time learning in …
One of the most important things you can do after your child’s diagnosis Read More »
By Natalie Roberts-Mazzeo A shock diagnosis. Another night in hospital trying to sleep in between your child’s cries and beeping machines. Walking the hallways of your home with an unsettled child. Another missed milestone. Sitting in a pre-op hospital ward, drinking coffee out of styrene cup. Making a call to a new specialist and having to …
By Ariella Lew One of the greatest privileges of my work is talking to families from all walks of life and being allowed a glimpse into their world. One of the things that all of these families have in common is a mother, a step mother, a grandmother or a mother figure who fights like …
It’s here! Welcome to the very first Source Mama e-mag! We hope the content in this edition will go some way to help inspire, support and nurture you as a person, ensuring your health and wellbeing is strong, that you are looking after yourself and fitting your own mask first in order to care for …
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