The MotherFlock Method
The MotherFlock Method
Welcome to our blog, The MotherFlock Method, where you will find advice and tips on navigating all things postpartum, motherhood, and prioritizing you!
"I made a human. Say it again. I made a human. I am a warrior."If you would like to get in touch, collaborate, or have an idea for an article, please send us an email at themotherflockproject@gmail.com.
Navigating Grandparent Relationships as a New Mom
The transition to parenthood doesn't just affect you - it creates a ripple effect throughout your entire family system, and sometimes those ripples create unexpected waves.
Travel Alot? Don’t leave without this must-have!
So we’ve been on at least 40 flights with the kids, and have travelled a lot as a family. With summer approaching, if you’re planning on travelling or camping with your little one, I have one recommendation…
Rooted in You: How Tuning into Your Values Can Help Keep You Grounded in Motherhood
Values are the deep-down beliefs and principles that matter most to you. Not your mom. Not your best friend. Not a parenting podcast or an influencer with matching family outfits. YOURS. They’re your internal compass - the “why” behind your choices, and the gentle (or not-so-gentle) tug that tells you when something feels off.
The Power Pause: Redefining Maternity Leave
Reframing this season matters. This isn’t about “getting back to normal” or proving your ambition is still intact. It’s about recognizing that you’re not behind - you’re just evolving.
What’s The Deal With Mom Rage?
If you’ve ever felt an overwhelming, fiery wave of anger rise up while you’re losing a nap battle, trying to get shoes on a toddler, or clean up yet another spilled snack, you’re not crazy - and you’re definitely not alone.
The Best Balls of All Time? Say Hello To Your Go-to Snack to Gift A New Mom
I don’t even like peanut butter… but these?! So good! And now, it’s become my go-to snack to make for other new moms…
5 books for mindset shifts (=improved mental health) in Motherhood
These five books? Total game-changers. They helped me feel seen, supported, inspired, and a little less like I was slowly losing my mind in a sea of Goldfish crackers.
Why “Self-care” doesn’t work
A 20-minute bath isn’t going to undo 12 hours of burnout, overstimulation, and emotional labour. And if it does, please bottle that magic and sell it to me! Enter: Energy Management.
The “Shoulds” of Motherhood: It’s time to challenge the Myth of Perfection
These “shoulds” are everywhere: you should breastfeed, you should deliver “naturally”, you should cherish every moment, you should put the baby down more. No wait—hold them more. Be stricter! Be gentler! But who decides what a mother should be, and what happens when reality doesn’t match the myth?
Stuck in roommate mode? 8 steps you can take today to re-connect with your partner
Even when you’re overwhelmed and end up snapping at each other (guilty!), at the end of the day, trusting you are a team and believing this too shall pass, will help get you through.
This Must-Read for All Moms is Finally Released in Canada This Week
MotherKind, by Zoe Blaskey, is helping to spark conversations about what it really means to thrive in motherhood. Listening to it is what inspired the creation of The MotherFlock in the first place…
No More Onesies, Please! The Best Gift Ideas For New Moms
Your bestie is about to have a baby, and she’s about to get thrown straight into into the trenches of sleepless nights, endless diaper changes, and wondering if she’ll ever drink a hot coffee again. That’s right… it’s time to spoil mama! But where to start?
Travelling with kids? Here’s our fave products that are a must for a smooth trip
Whether you’re jet-setting or road-tripping, these tried-and-true essentials will help you survive and maybe even enjoy the adventure cough
Feel Like You’ve Lost Yourself in Motherhood? Finding Your “Unicorn Space” May Be the Answer…
When I finally carved out time for something that was just for me—something that made me feel creative and engaged, and gave me a sense of purpose outside of my four walls—I noticed a shift.
Postnatal Depression vs. Postnatal Depletion
Should we really be okay with putting up with this persistent brain fog and fatigue… or is it something more?
Mom Hacks Unleashed: How to use chatgpt to make your life easier
Your very own personal virtual assistant. Here’s 8 ways to make the most of it in your mom life.
Postpartum Prep: 6 Things You Need to Consider (That Aren't About the Baby!)
When we think about preparing for postpartum, it’s easy to get caught up in all things baby—diapers, feeding, and carefully selecting your nursery decor. But what about you?
Master Your week: The Ultimate Weekly Schedule for Stay-at-Home Superstars
You’re so busy, with no time to prioritize you, and yet feel like you get nothing done. It sounds ridiculous, but I’m right there with ya, girl!
6 podcasts to keep you company on your motherhood journey
This little tip helped pull me out of a rut, made me feel like I wasn’t alone, and gave me strategies and inspiration for navigating my motherhood journey.
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