Welcome to Mumtown

An online educational support group for mothers

Mumtown offers a 6-week online series, to support mothers navigating matrescence to feel confident in their roles as mothers.

I am honoured to be joining the team co-facilitating Mumtown in 2026, alongside Christina and Sam Bond, the co-founders of Matrescence NZ. Together, we bring a wealth of professional experience — Christina as a Registered Psychologist, Sam as a Teacher and Matrescence Practitioner, and myself as a Registered Social Worker and Matrescence Practitioner.

Mumtown your safe space for guidance, connection, and compassionate care as you navigate the complexities of motherhood with a community of other mothers who get it.

Helping you become the mother you want to be.

Register for one of the 6 week series in 2026:

Wednesdays, 9.30am - 10.30am

Whats inside Mumtown?

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Whats inside Mumtown? 〰️

  • Weekly Online Gatherings: Run for 6 weeks every term on Wednesdays from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM.

  • Matrescence Guidance: Guiding you through the profound identity shift of motherhood to become the mother you want to be.

  • Private Community: Ask questions, share experiences, and connect with other mums any time in our supportive Facebook community.

  • Tailored Resources: Bonus videos, downloadable guides, and expert insights you can revisit whenever you need.

  • Educational Topics: Relevant to your first year of parenting, designed by a psychologist, led by a certified matrescence practitioner

  • Join: Matrescence Postpartum Facebook Community - our community of mothers at a variety of stages in their motherhood journey.

  • Investment: Free for 2026!

What topics are covered in Mumtown?

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What topics are covered in Mumtown? 〰️

  • An Introduction to Matrescence: What matrescence is and how you can utilise matrescence for personal growth

  • The Perfect Mother Myth & Values: Moving towards valued-aligned parenting and away from unhelpful cultural narratives

  • Giving your baby the best start to life: Infant brain development, co-regulation and the first 1000 days.

  • Maternal wellbeing: Knowledge and support to enhance the first 1000 days of motherhood

  • The Mental Load and Relationships: Understand what contributes to an unequal distribution and how to strengthen your relationships

  • Identity Evolution: Supporting you through the growth of who you are as a person and a mother.

Register for one of the 6 week series in 2026:

Wednesdays, 9.30am - 10.30am