That was the title of a recent episode of The Interesting Times, a New York Times podcast. As a working woman and advocate for working moms, it stopped me in my tracks. Did the feminist movement that brought women into the workforce actually ruin it?Did inclusivity, diversity policies and stricter HR practices somehow make work […]
Because you can’t raise emotionally safe kids from an emotionally unsafe place. Parenting isn’t just about raising children, it’s about meeting the unhealed parts of yourself you didn’t know were still there. Every tantrum, every slammed door, every exhausted “Mom!” can stir something old inside you – an echo of your own unmet needs. In […]
Would you leave your child alone with a hungry lion? Of course not.But handing over a phone or tablet without guidance can sometimes be just as risky. Today’s kids are growing up in a world where the internet is their playground, their classroom and their hangout spot. As working parents, we know it’s impossible to […]
Building a career while raising a family is no joke. It’s exhausting and filled with invisible work that rarely gets acknowledged. I spoke with Philipa Geard, founder and CEO of Recruit My Mom, a platform dedicated to helping moms find flexible, family-friendly work. Philipa knows firsthand the challenges working moms face, from career breaks to […]
Finances as a mom often feel like an emotional minefield. I sat down with Janine Horn, CEO of the Dragonfly Institute, financial advocate, mother and creator of Project 1 Million, to unpack exactly how moms can better navigate their finances. The Emotional Side of Money Janine calls maternal guilt a cloak many mothers wear. It […]
Ezél Vermeulen, wife of Springbok legend Duane Vermeulen, shares invaluable tips to keep a family, and yourself, grounded when life looks picture-perfect from the outside. When the Springboks lifted the Rugby World Cup, the world saw the glory. But behind the scenes, Ezél Vermeulen was running her own championship: family schedules, emotional support, running businesses […]
In a world where leadership is often measured by authority, process and rigid hierarchies, Sally Emery offers something refreshingly different in an episode of MOMents. After 25 years in the magazine industry, Sally has learned that real leadership has very little to do with titles or control. It’s about authenticity, empathy and empowerment. We often […]
We’ve all seen the memes:“It’s not drinking alone if your kids are home.”“Mommy needs wine.”“Liquid patience.” They’re funny… until they’re not. At first, it’s just a glass of wine at the end of a long day, your little reward. But slowly, it becomes your emotional life raft. The one thing that makes the noise stop.And […]
Let’s face it: parenthood changes everything, including your sex life. Between sleepless nights, endless to-dos and the mental load of running a household, intimacy often takes a back seat. I spoke with Dr. Marlene Wasserman, aka Dr. Eve, a clinical sexologist and trauma therapist, about navigating sexual relationships after kids. Her insights are a mix […]
Let’s talk about that moment when you look around and realise that being a mom has changed absolutely everything about you, even what you want to be doing for a living. You probably studied for a few years and climbed the ladder in your field, but now your perspective has shifted. If you feel like […]