In the bustling heart of Melbourne, Victoria, an Australian family-owned and operated business known as Sole Sox Australia is making waves. Founded by Diana and her family, Sole Sox Australia has become a trusted name in the world of toddler shoes. This innovative brand combines style, comfort, and development to create a unique footwear experience …
Raising A Tween Girl
This week, we had some challenging conversations centred around body image, hygiene, health, and fostering a positive relationship with our bodies. You might be wondering why these discussions were tough. Well, it all began with Miss 10 excitedly unveiling a bag of new activewear. I had come across an adorable activewear set on sale at …
Showing Up As The Woman You Want To Be With Emily Osberger
In a world filled with talented makeup artists, Emily Osberger stands out as a unique and ambitious individual. Beyond her fresh-faced appearance lies a determined entrepreneur, wife to Joe, loving mum to Victor, and a devoted puppy mum to Gigi. Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with Emily to learn more about her main …
Empowering Allergy Sufferers: Transforming Lives, One Box at a Time
Introducing Sharon, the Founder and CEO of Charlie’s Safe Treat Box, a mum to Charlie, Arnold and Evelyn. Sharon became an official allergy mum after Charlie had his first allergic reaction and was diagnosed with multiple life-threatening food allergies in 2012. Before becoming an allergy mum, she was a Practicing Accountant (CPA), held a Certificate …
Women’s Mental Health
This week, we had the privilege of interviewing Shara, a dedicated women’s counsellor specialising in mental health and well-being. Shara holds a Diploma in Mental Health Counselling and is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree, with a focus on effective parenting, family therapy, trauma, and addictions. As an active member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), …
Implementing Self-Care: Empowering Generational Change for a Healthier Future
Self-care, a concept widely promoted in the wellness community, holds tremendous value in nurturing overall well-being. It encompasses deliberate actions aimed at maintaining and improving physical, mental, and emotional health. However, despite its significance, self-care often remains absent from formal education systems. In this article, we will explore the importance of implementing self-care practices in …
Checklist Mum
School holidays are over, autumn has well and truly set in and I am amongst preparing our home for the arrival of my mum, who’s coming to stay for 2 weeks. My mum is great as she helps me out where I need it most and that is with cleaning, cooking and having a break …
Love and Communication
Let’s talk about it! When discussing life with your significant other, you should be able to speak freely. You have a relationship built on similar morals and a good trust in each other’s beliefs. You’re open communicators who don’t have to hide thoughts or feelings from each other. Because you know each other inside and …
Building Your Village
People talk of having a village to raise a child. What does that mean? When I was a single parent, I had my ex, aunts, uncles, and my ex-husband’s parents close by to help raise our daughter. If I was sick and my daughter’s father could not help, my Aunty or my ex’s parents would …
Co-Parenting
Co-parenting has been an almost seamless experience for me regarding raising my daughter with her Father. Sure we have had rocky ground, and our relationship did not end on good terms, but we quickly navigated through our differences for her best interests. Early in the separation, we spent thousands on lawyers and a child psychologist, …