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little babaru

The name “little babaru” comes from my own sons, capturing the spirit of childhood curiosity, playfulness, and growth.

Little Babaru began when my eldest son, Noah, was born in 2017.

Motherhood arrived quietly but completely, changing my inner world, my priorities, and the way I moved through life. This space was never created to offer perfect answers, but to share an honest, unfiltered journey—the learning, the unlearning, the doubts, and the small moments of growth that shape us.

Motherhood evolves as we do, and each season brings lessons that remind us perfection is not the goal; we are always learning, always adapting, and deserve gentleness and grace.

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During the peak of lockdown 2020, my second little babaru, Esai, was born. After a short season of nesting and settling into life as a family of four, the weight of uncertainty returned, and lockdown after lockdown made it hard to imagine when life might find its rhythm again. Like many parents, I felt the quiet grief of plans paused—the baby classes, sensory play, music, and cultural spaces I had once shared with my eldest, now suddenly unavailable.

Those early months made it clear just how much connection matters, especially in motherhood. I felt a deep need for something steady: a space for shared reflection, gentle encouragement, and what I think of as mother therapy, where modern experiences could sit alongside the wisdom of traditional mamas, even when it didn’t fit neatly into our own parenting styles.

Motherhood can feel isolating, particularly in the early years, and even more so without a mama tribe to lean on, so if that was you then—or now—know that you were never alone. 

  • me {now}

    a body that’s changed, a mind that’s grown – nine years of motherhood have reshaped not just my body, but how I move, rest, and listen to myself

  • finding space for me

    slow mornings, mindful meals, and nurturing my gut health have become small but powerful ways to honour myself

  • connection with nature

    tending the allotment and embracing the outdoors has taught me patience, presence, and the beauty of small, steady progress

  • from survival to intention

    early motherhood was about getting through the day; now, it’s about living it with purpose, calm, and joy

  • curiosity over perfection

    showing up, learning, and adapting matters more than getting it “right” every time

  • evolving self

    my identity grows alongside my children, my passions, and the life I’m intentionally crafting

“The calm age - parenting gets slightly easier… somewhere around six.”

Nine years on, life has settled into a steadier rhythm. With my children now at school, I’ve found pockets of calm and space to reflect—especially in nature. Time on the allotment, slow mornings, and simple creative rituals have become my escape, showing me how to parent with curiosity and balance.

Little Babaru has evolved with me, from helping mothers through early parent struggles to celebrating grounded living and the ongoing journey of motherhood after the storm.

Mama Shelina