10 winter outfit ideas Winter is almost here.  Hurrah!  After a long and warm summer, I am looking forward switching up my wardrobe to a cosier winter style. I’m sharing...

Ask an Expert: Homework wars & how to end them Recently on the Mama Manual Facebook page, I announced that social worker Steve Libreri would be featuring in the next...

Post-holiday stress is very real, and not at all pretty.  After a good couple of days relaxing and having the time of your life, coming back to reality can feel...

Back-to-school issues: Dealing with an unhappy child Excitement ran high and your hopes were sky high.  Your child went off to school as happy as a lark, but to your...

My morning routine I am a creature of habit.  My morning starts off exactly the same every single day.  I have created a little morning routine which helps keep me...

10 minute pick-me-ups for stressed out mums When was the last time you stopped and took 10 minutes to yourself?  10 minutes might sound like very little, but in actual...