Mums Matter

07/09/2013

To all the wonderful Mums in the Middle out there. You know who you are. You are doing school runs, sport training, music lessons, helping with homework and then getting dinner sorted. Your ears are hearing about each child's day and then your energy goes in to separating battling siblings. In amongst all this there are lots of laughs and fun times but life can be exhausting! My question is - what are your needs? What would help you?

26/08/2013

To all the mums who today took your little ones to swimming lessons - you are total legends! I observed with great admiration two mums this morning in the changing room of the pool where I swim. Juggling - getting one child dry whilst trying to stop a little toddler running away. Many mums around Australia would have been doing the same thing in an effort to help their child to learn to swim. You are amazing and doing a great job mums.

07/08/2013

Mums in the Making

If you know anyone who is soon to have their first baby, please feel free to share this link.

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02/07/2013

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16/06/2013

Have had a very special day as a Mum today. Had all of my family together at church this morning, as my eldest daugther, along with a large group, were prayed for prior to their mission trip to the Solomon Islands. Then, our younger daughter celebrated her (soon to be ) 12th birthday with some very special girlfriends at Lazerzone. Such a delightful group of girls! Her older sister and brother participated and helped at the party, and helped to make the event a success. I feel so blessed to have my children, and even as they grow older, be able to enjoy them each individually for the 'special' place that they have in my heart and in this world. I hope you, too, will be able to enjoy moments like these over the years and capture them in your heart and memory. xx

22/05/2013

One on one time with each of your children may be a challenging thing to achieve in the busyness of everyday life, but when successful can really fill your childs 'love tank'. Remember to take individual time with each child (even the big ones) as they love to know that they are still special in your eyes.

11/05/2013

Happy Mothers Day for tomorrow to all of you beautiful Mums out there. I hope you all have an opportunity to feel special and loved. And as a community of mums let us remember that every day is 'mother's day' because as soon as we give birth to our first child, we are "mums for life". Also let us remember to feel blessed for what we have, and to support and bless those mums that may be doing it tough. Have a wonderful day. ###

09/05/2013

As I approach Mothers Day, I reflect on how blessed I am to have children. Even though they are older and I am past the younger 'frantic' years, my role still continues. I have learnt that I have had to grow 'me' during the years of growing them, so that as my role as mum diminishes, I still have something to offer in this world (a role my children will see that separates me from just being their Mum). Do you know what your role in life is to be, outside of being Mum?

01/04/2013

Do you know someone who is about to have their first baby? Do you think that they would value an opportunity to participate in a small intimate forum to discuss the journey ahead? Mums Matter invites them to the "Transitioning to Motherhood" forum. For further information and details please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. Fiona ###x

13/03/2013

Thought for the day:
Remember to value yourself as a woman, value your role as a Mum, and be kind to yourself - your are doing an amazing job with your kids, who love you for who you are.

06/02/2013

A new school year has begun and as Mums we all face the busyness of settling our children in to new beginnings and new routines. This can be an emotional and challenging time. My breath was taken away yesterday as I looked at my young daughter, who has now started middle school, looking very 'grown up' in new her uniform. I felt pleased though in knowing that I had contributed to who she is now and that my role as her Mum has not been wasted time. As Mums, you all add value to your childrens' lives. Always remember that.

06/11/2012

FOR MUMS ENTERING A NEW STAGE: As I attended a thankyou morning tea today for parent helpers of the school, I was yet again reminded that this time of year highlights that change is in the air. For those who will see the last of their children finishing their school years, and for those who will experience their first child leaving school. it is a time of sadness, yes. It may even be a period of grieving, times that have past. But remember to also be proud of your contribution to your child's life. Your role as their Mum and the value you have added is immeasurable. Always remember that what you have done to raise your child matters, not only to your child but to society. Thank You

29/10/2012

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29/10/2012

For those of you who don't know me and were wondering what Mums Matter is all about then let me tell you.
I, Fiona MacArthur, have been a mother for nearly 20 years and am passionate about helping other mums on their journey through all the different stages of motherhood. Through my own journey and research into the experiences of other mothers, I have gained an understanding that maintaining a sense of your own identity whilst developing an identity as a mum can be a challenging task. Along with my experiences as a Mum, my background in nursing and my training as a Life Coach, I will journey with you as you transition through motherhood. Please feel free to contact me via facebook or on 0415614560 if you have any questions. Fiona

28/10/2012

Mums Moving On

This day comes faster than you can believe. Your children are on their way to finishing school and they are starting to assert their independence and their lives are not as intertwined with yours anymore.
At Mums Matter we want to help you through this stage. Help you to talk it through, gain clarity on where to from here, and help you to plan the next steps of your life.

28/10/2012

Mums in the Middle

OK. Here you are. You have done it. You have survived the baby/toddler years and now all of your kids are settled into school. Now What??
At Mums Matter we would like to help to identify and maintain a sense of who you are, other than being Mum. Your identity outside of being a Mum is not only important to you but also is important for your family.

28/10/2012

Mums in the Making

You don’t instantly know how to be a Mum as soon as you have given birth to your baby. The journey of Motherhood begins the moment we learn that we are pregnant and continues on through many years of great joys and challenges.
At Mums Matter we aim to help you grow into your role as a Mum – to support you and encourage you. We aim to help you understand your new role and the new identity that you will have; along with helping you to maintain a sense of who you were before you had your baby.

28/10/2012

Welcome to Mums Matter.
For all my dear friends and to all those that they know, welcome to the Mums Matter page. I hope you will be inspired by my comments about motherhood and encouraged in your valued role as a Mum.