RESOURCES
I’m always discovering brilliant new events, books and online offerings. These are the ones I’m attending, reading, or using or would love to be!
BOOKS
HAPPY MAMA
by Amy Taylor-Kabbaz
MINDFULNESS FOR MOTHERS
by Rebecca Ryan
The Complete Buddhism for Mothers
by Sarah Napthali
Like Chocolate for Women
by Kim Morrison and Fleur Wheeligan
APPS
A modern mediation app developed by psychologists and educators to bring balance to peoples lives.
A mindfulness meditation tool to help individuals and couples mentally and emotionally prepare for having a baby and becoming a new parent.
Learn to meditate in 12 easy steps, then take the 30 day challenge to make meditation a daily habit.
Meditation made simple. Guided meditations suitable for all levels.
Described as the simplest, most effective way to become happier in 5 minutes a day with a simple journaling format built on proven principles of positive psychology.
EVENTS
A unique offering with retreats for mums and babies (under 18 months). The aim of Motherground is for mums to experience a break that offers them the opportunity to unwind, relax and reconnect.
Their next retreats are in the UK from 18-20 October, a Melbourne one day retreat at Happy Melon on 20 November and a retreat in Hepburn Springs from 2-4 December 2016
http://www.motherground.com.au/
Mindful Mamas offers mamas the space to connect, the space to embrace all parts of each mamas unique experience, the space to seek support and remember their inner wisdom.
They are running a glamping Mama Camp in Mount Martha, Victoria on 7-9 October 2016, with yoga, mindful art and a sacred dance party.
http://www.mindfulmamas.com.au
Flat Out Mums host retreats to give mums some “me-time”, sleep and pampering. The next retreat will be held overnight on Saturday 22nd October 2016 at The Larwill Studio in Parkville, Melbourne.
http://www.flatoutmumretreats.com.au/
Bringing together mum entrepreneurs, to create a business they love and a life of their dreams. The Mother’s Den host monthly brunch sessions to support and inspire bright and talented mums building businesses. With keynote speakers and child minding available, I would be a regular if I were Sydney based.
http://www.themothersden.com.au/
A community of likeminded, passionate mums who support each other, challenge each other and share resources. Mama + Me Markets are a showcase of the very best in sustainable products and services by families for families held in the Byron Bay hinterland on four Saturdays a year. Next market is 17th December 2016