If you’re touched out, overstimulated, and one interruption away from snapping… you’re not failing. You’re overloaded. Here’s what neurodivergent mum life actually feels like — and the simple systems that help me regulate, reset, and survive the long days with a little more calm.

Same kids, same snacks, same tantrums… different year. Here’s what mums are ditching in 2025 (guilt, burnout, forced yeses) and bringing into 2026 instead — peace, boundaries, JOMO, and a calendar that doesn’t require recovery.

The holidays can be stressful especially when you're stuck between upholding family traditions and trying to make your own.

There is nothing worse than rummaging at midnight while a hot, snotty child wilts on your shoulder. Our Sick Kit lives in a clear caddy in the linen cupboard and moves to our bedroom when someone goes down. It’s boringly practical—that’s why it works. So here's mine so you can create your own Sick Kit.

A few eye-opening visits made boundaries non-negotiable. The people who truly cared didn’t come for a newborn “fix”—they came to lift the load and love the mother, too. This tender, practical guide shares what actually helps: short visits, ready-to-eat food, photo consent, sibling/pet care, and words that land. If you’re itching to meet that tiny human, here’s how to leave the room softer.

Motherhood isn’t meant to be a solo sport. Here’s why finding your circle of mum friends can change everything — from survival mode to shared laughter, solidarity, and sanity.