Welcome to GRACE Open Topic. Basically, it’s here that you come if you want to have a big chat. Because we love a chat. And we know that advice brings mamas together. Sharing our vulnerabilities is how we connect. It’s how, on those days where we don’t know how we’re going to do it, we survive. It's what TGT is built on — sharing honest experiences of motherhood. Plus, after five years, we’ve accumulated quite a bit of advice. And we want to share it with you.
Consider Open Topic an outlet for your most pressing questions – whether it’s to do with returning to work after kids, dealing with tantrums, a happy marriage post-kids, the daily juggle (ahem, struggle), navigating the school gate, how to get your baby to sleep, beauty products for mums who haven’t slept in a year, how to manage teens and social media. The list goes on. We’ll also be offering expert advice so if have something you want to ask, just message us on Instagram or Facebook.
Ok mamas, let’s get the conversation going.
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in “Favourite quick dinners that keep the adults and the kids happy – please!”
“There's definitely an adjustment period. I would suggest to evaluate your options if you're still feeling the same way after...”
in “How did you find going back to work? I’m struggling. Big time.”
“Plate up the meal on separate plates in the middle of the table, just what you are having, and include...”
in “Help! My three year old will eat nothing but bread.”
“I just get lots of colourful foods out of the fridge, cut them up and plate them out on different...”
in “Favourite quick dinners that keep the adults and the kids happy – please!”
“Talk to the teachers about having something for the child to look forward to. Perhaps it is a special book...”
in “My kindergartener cries every morning at drop off. What should I do?”
“Find a mother you look up to at work and ask her for some advice. There are often so many...”
in “How did you find going back to work? I’m struggling. Big time.”
“If you’re really struggling, talk to your employer. Maybe you can change up your working routine to ease in a...”
in “How did you find going back to work? I’m struggling. Big time.”
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in “I’ve just stopped breastfeeding and I’m a wreak. Help!”
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in “I’ve just stopped breastfeeding and I’m a wreak. Help!”