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.
Led by a certified matrescence practitioners and a psychologist, it’s 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
Your Matrescence Guides
Certified Matrescence Practitioner | Registered Social Worker
Stacey May
Stacey, mum to 2 girls, founder of May She Flourish, your warm and welcoming host, will be there for you every week, guiding you through each session with compassion and expertise.
Christina Bond
MNZ Founder | Matrescence Practitioner | Psychologist
Christina, also a mum to 2 girls, will lead and co-facilitate a couple of sessions each series to share her wisdom and support mothers in their becoming.
Samantha Bond
MNZ Founder | Matrescence Practitioner | Teacher | COSP Facilitator
Sam, mum to 2 boys will guide you through a session on value-aligned parenting. Sam has a genuine passion for supporting new mums on their journey.
What is 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?
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.
Mumtown provides you with…
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A compassionate, relatable village
We bloom best when we bloom together. Support and connection are at the forefront of this community.
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A dedicated space for your matrescence
Matrescence and early motherhood encompass a lot of change. Explore what impacts whether that change is experienced as a challenge or growth.
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Expert guidance, every step of the way
Monthly support from Christina to help you navigate your matrescence journey. Education, group chat and Q&A sessions.
Register for one of the 6 week series in 2026:
Wednesdays, 9.30am - 10.30am
Podcast
For mothers - sharing real conversations, validating your experience, and helping you find your own path. If you're tired of feeling like you should have it all figured out, this is the place for you. You are not alone.
Join Christina and Sam Bond - sisters, mothers, and co-founders of Matrescence NZ.
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In the episode we'll share with you about our own matrescence journeys, what matrescence is and how we came to found Matrescence NZ.
Testimonials
“I attended the Connecting Motherhood series and I would say this course was one of the things that helped me grow in the my first few months of motherhood. Christina is very knowledgeable and I appreciate her warm approach in answering our questions and getting us to reflect. As a first time mother, this course has given me tools to navigate through motherhood by understanding matrescence. I also appreciate connecting with other mums who are on the same boat, and supporting each other in this positive safe space. I highly recommend this course!”
“Absolutely enjoyed Christina’s 6-week course after a difficult start to motherhood. She lives and breathes what she teaches, her examples and lived experience of the ups and downs of motherhood were invaluable and brought the concepts to life. She is a thoughtful, skilled and inclusive group facilitator, which made me feel like belonged. I don’t often commit and attend all classes of a course, but this one I made happen, even whilst travelling with a newborn. You have a gift and have created something so valuable, I’d recommend it to every new mum!”
“Would highly recommend attending one of Matrescence NZ’s workshops! I attended a 6 week online course after the arrival of my baby and it was so helpful in managing that difficult transition in my fourth trimester. I loved connecting with other mums experiencing similar feelings, and our facilitator Christina was fantastic - so helpful to have someone who has a psychology background AND is a mum, she had so much helpful information and advice. The course definitely helped my adjustment to motherhood (matrescence). Thanks so much Christina!”