Tag Archive for: motherhood

Healing the Mother Wound

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By: Sabrina Peters

For many people, the word “mother” stirs up feelings of love, safety, and warmth. But for others, it carries a more complicated weight, marked by unmet needs, emotional distance, or even deep wounding.
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Is There a ‘Right’ Amount of Time to Take Off After Having a Baby?

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By: Kourtney Smith

Channel Seven’s AFL commentator Abbey Holmes recently gave birth to a healthy baby boy. She returned to work seven weeks later, a decision that drew both praise and criticism.
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Helping Babies Thrive: How Churches are Empowering Vulnerable Mothers

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By: Bridget Hadfield

Every mother wants to give her baby the best start in life. But for many, especially in vulnerable communities, that desire is met with real challenges such as limited access to healthcare and postnatal support, the pressure to return to work and harmful myths about breastfeeding. 
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Strength in the Struggle – A Mother’s Journey with God

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By: Leslie Tydd

It’s 3am, and my seven-month-old baby boy is sleeping. I’m 38 years old and have a beautiful husband. I’ve travelled the world, have had life experiences good, bad, and ugly. I babysat when I was younger and was heavily involved with my niece’s upbringing. Read more

8 Encouraging Truths For Every Mum

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By: Sabrina Peters

Hey Mumma! This one’s for you – a heartfelt tribute of appreciation and recognition of your endless service and selfless sacrifice. Read more

Motherhood: An Unsung Superpower for Career Women?

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By: Joni Boyd

Is motherhood a hidden superpower? Sarah Snook and Serena Williams are kicking goals, while being honest about the cost and struggle of motherhood. Read more

Missing Your Mum? A Mother’s Day Survival Guide

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By: Joni Boyd

With millions of Australian men and women having lost their mother, and others missing their mum for different reasons, Mother’s Day is tough for many. Read more

Motherhood: It Comes in Many Shapes and Sizes

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By: Joni Boyd

Key points

  • Sarah: “As a single parent, holidays come with a tinge of sadness.”
  • Kate: “After being told I was infertile, three boys was beyond what I ever imagined.”
  • Tania: “My inability to have a child is because the right man never came along.”

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Motherhood: When the Dream Doesn’t Match the Reality

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By: Barbara Gleeson

I raised three daughters and during the last pregnancy my husband, Bill, was diagnosed with serious health conditions which led to chronic fatigue and a limitation of what he could do and contribute to the family. Read more