International Women’s Day was on 8th March, and this month is women’s history month, so we are profiling inspiring local mothers working to change the world where they are. You can follow along with the series via the blog on our website.
Welcome to Lottie at Lott’s Holistic Tots! She provides Baby Massage, Baby Yoga and Storytelling sessions.
Classes are bookable via Pebble, and you can follow Lottie on Facebook or Instagram.
✨ Please tell us a little about Lotts Holistic Tots and why you started it.
Lott’s Holistic Tots is all about baby and momma wellness. It’s centred around giving babies the best start to life and moms the opportunity to protect their motherhood by incorporating positive wellbeing into everything they do. I create a safe, welcoming and calm space where moms feel heard, seen and supported, not like they have to be the “perfect” parent and also that they are valued and appreciated! I want to truly empower mom’s by teaching them life-long skills; baby massage, baby yoga and positive coping strategies that guide them to overcome the overwhelm, emotionally regulate and practice self-kindness; leading to calm, peaceful parenting, which will then enrich their little one’s childhood. My vision for Lott’s Holistic Tots began to evolve when I decided to resign as a primary school teacher after having my last baby; the workload had become to heavy and I found myself having to pick between being a present, happy and calm mom or a “good” teacher. I have 3 children; Indy, Isiah and Micah and just like every mom, they’re my world. I have always been passionate about mental health and well-being and as a mom I realised how important this really was! As I navigated juggling the mental load and being everything to everyone, I felt lucky that I had the knowledge and skills from my background to manage my emotions and practice techniques that helped me to reduce stress and anxiety; without this and my amazing support network I honestly don’t know how I would of coped. I know that lots of moms aren’t this fortunate!! From this I found my calling to merge my background within education and child development, with my background in psychology, counselling and mental health, so that I can be the support that other moms need!
✨ What was the biggest challenge to making it successful?
My biggest challenge was irradiating the impost syndrome that I initially felt… questioning by my expertise, skills and knowledge. Once I’d overcome this, I was then able to take my business seriously, realising how much my services were needed by moms and their babies, and how positively impactful it could be.
✨ What tip do you have for mom’s coming out of the newborn stage?
My number 1 tip for all mommas is to remember to look after themselves too… If we as moms can keep refilling our “cups”, making sure we protect our own wellbeing (even if this only starts as a few minutes of self-care each day); then we are in the best position to support, love and protect our little ones! We’ll also be modelling to them how important it is to love yourself 🤎
✨ What is your favourite local service supporting mom’s other than one you
B Major CIC – they’re a community group advocating for the mental health and wellbeing of mothers, lone-families and children.
✨Give us 1 non parent fact about yourself.
That I’m actually pretty smart 😏🤣 with 2 degrees in Psychology.
✨What 2 thing would you most want to be known for by your great granddaughters?
…That I always showed compassion towards all others regardless of our differences and that I led my life accepting others for who they are, celebrating their authenticity and spreading kindness.
…That family always came first for me, that I loved their grandparents unconditionally, supported them always; and that I hope this love has been passed down through the generations 🥰