Mum’s the Word

Mum’s the Word navigates this beautiful, often surreal, other world that some like to call parenthood.

From loss to love

It's important to remember that every moment is a beautiful gift.

Latest in Mum’s the Word
South Pacific baby adventures

Would traveling to Australia with a baby turn out to be a joy or a nightmare?

Feeding babies

The joys and tribulations of breastfeeding

Passion for change

The lessons and wishes of International Women’s Day need to be in our thoughts the rest of the year, too

A kitchen diary

Learning to appreciate the many tastes of a complicated household with a simple Saturday breakfast

Doing it all…wrong?

Sometimes we all need reminding that nobody's perfect

Letting go

Sometimes letting go is the best way to make good things happen

Free to be…you and me: Teaching children acceptance

It's harder than it might seem

Have baby, will travel

Travelling with a child can be exciting and rewarding

Becoming Mom

Becoming a mother brings surprises and challenges