Motherhood is a constant juggling act. Work, dinner, school, the never-ending laundry pile. Most of us are stretched so thin that the idea of “self-care” sounds like another job. But lately, there’s been a quiet shift. Most mums are looking for things that make life calmer, kinder and more “me” without adding another long routine.
The good news is that a lot of the lifestyle, wellness and style ideas coming through in 2025 are small. They’re simple swaps and gentle resets that make you feel more human, even on the busiest days.
Here are five trends mums are leaning into right now.
1. Keep Wellness Small and Doable
Let’s be honest, no one has time for 5 a.m. yoga or expensive juices. The new wellness trend is all about doing what you can, when you can. 80% of brits say that small daily changes are more effective in comparison to big health overhauls and have major health benefits over time.
For mums this looks like:
- A quick walk after dropping the kids off.
- One supplement you remember taking.
- Drinking your morning coffee outside.
- Light a candle while you fold laundry.
- Earlier lights and warmer lamps at night for better sleep.
- Turning your phone off an hour before you sleep or simply placing it out of the bedroom thereby turning your bedroom into a calm space.
When sleep is better, everything feels better. The NHS suggests that small sleep changes help many people before they ever need medication. Try changing one of these tiny things each week and notice the impact it has on your health and wellness.
2. Going Natural, Loving the Real you
Between the school run, work, and a million little life admin tasks, colouring appointments often fall to the bottom of the list and honestly, that might be the best thing that’s happened to mums’ hair. More women are embracing their natural hair, skin, and body. Grey strands are being celebrated, not covered.
Why this trend works for mums:
- Saves time and money
- Feels authentic, not forced
- Sets a great example for kids
More women are embracing their natural silver and grey hair, proving that confidence has no colour. For those ready to go natural, products from White Hot Hair make it easy to keep hair soft, shiny, and full of life – no salon time needed.
3. Joy Colour Dressing and Soft Motherhood Style
We all fall into the “mum uniform” sometimes…leggings, hoodie, messy bun. Comfortable, yes.
Inspiring? Not really.
That’s why dopamine dressing is taking off. Bright colours boost mood, and mums are proving it.
What it looks like:
- A bright coloured trench for school runs.
- A softer, more forgiving silhouette that still looks smart.
- A jumper that matches your toddler’s hat, purely for fun.
It’s not about being trendy; it’s about feeling like you again.
A Vogue writer said her wardrobe after motherhood was about finding her identity again. Not a whole new person, just an updated one. You can even match outfits with your kids for fun photos – no pressure, only play.
So grab that bright scarf hiding in your drawer. Wear it tomorrow. You’ll be surprised how much energy it gives you.
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4. Natural Parenting and Crunchy Swaps
“Crunchy” parenting is trending again and not in an all-or-nothing way. It’s about being a little gentler and more mindful.
Mums are choosing wooden toys, calmer sensory play, more time outside time. A lot of this is a response to wellness culture going back to basics. A study in Frontiers in Psychology shows outdoor play supports better focus and mood in children and honestly, for parents too.
What mums are doing in small ways:
- Swapping one product for a natural one.
- Planning one nature day at the weekend.
- Choosing fewer toys of better quality.
Natural parenting means slow routines, no loud plastic, kids in breathable fabrics.
Keep it achievable. Say “this week we are swapping bubble baths” not “we are going fully organic forever.”
5. Mental load offloading
Here’s one that hits home. The BBC calls it “the hidden load” – the mental work mums do every day. Remembering birthdays, stocking the fridge, planning meals, signing school slips, it never ends.
The new trend? Letting go of the idea that you have to manage it all.
Simple ways to offload:
- Use a shared family calendar.
- Plan meals once a week, then stop thinking about it.
- Delegate chores, even if they’re done “differently.”
One mum wrote on The London Mummy that sharing the load was “the biggest act of self-care” she’s ever done. That feels about right.
@fitzywippakate This is the mental load women carry for the people they love. ❤️ Maggie Dent’s message about parenting hits home for Kate. #fitzywippakate #maggiedent ♬ original sound – Fitzy Wippa with Kate
Wrapping up
Mums today aren’t chasing perfection. They’re chasing peace.
Feeling good doesn’t have to mean doing more. It’s about choosing what feels lighter, calmer, or more you. Whether that’s walking for ten minutes, letting your silver hair shine, or saying “not today” to another task, it all counts.
So start small. One shift at a time.
And you’ll be surprised how much lighter life can feel.
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