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Chicken Soup – Does It Do More Than Soothe the Soul?
by The Natural Parent MagazineBe in the draw to win one of five $20 Coles/Myer gift cards, by participating in this national study! As the weather gets colder,…
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Chicken Soup – Does It Do More Than Soothe the Soul?
Be in the draw to win one of five $20 Coles/Myer gift cards, by participating in this national study! As the weather gets colder,…
Getting Good at the Uncomfortable
By Shannon Wadd As human beings we are hardwired to avoid pain, if something hurts you, your brain will very quickly tell you to…
6 Empowering Ways to Deal With Eco-Anxiety
By Cheryl Magyar We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children. – American Indian proverb We all…
Why We Need To Get Over “Bad” Weather – And Just Get Outside
By Anna Brones As a modern culture, we tend to categorize weather as “good” or “bad”, as if only one kind could be loved and…
Torturing New Mothers and Then Wondering Why They Get Mentally Ill
By Mia S. Scotland Torturing new mothers? Who does that? Well, as a society, we all do. I’m not kidding, I’m perfectly serious, and…
Tips To Get Out of Your Healthy Lunchbox Rut
By Sarah Appleford Packing a healthy lunchbox every day for your child can become an arduous task. If you’re like many parents, you start…
Busting Homeschooling Stereotypes
By Milva McDonald This week I read yet another really dumb article about homeschooling. Sherene Buffa, on a website called Momtastic, declares “I cannot imagine…
Five Things I Learned in the First Two Years
By Georgina Dowden The first two years of your baby’s life are filled with so many lessons, most of which you can only appreciate…
5 Things To Do in Your Baby’s First 24 Hours To Help Ensure Breastfeeding Success
By Flannery Fontinell The first day of life for your baby – and for you as a new mum – is exciting, thrilling, wonderful…
Yes I’m Still Nursing My Toddler to Sleep, And No I Don’t Hope She’ll Stop
By Mallory Richardson Every day twice a day I nurse my nearly 2.5-year-old to sleep. Sometimes she doesn’t fall asleep while nursing, and she…
More Than Just Hugs: Keeping Kids Happy In the Midst of Allergies
By Kylee Harris Allergies in children are definitely more prevalent today than they were 20 years ago, according to Adam Fox, a consultant paediatric allergist at…
Gentle Potty Training
By Keri Hanson With my first son, potty training was a fairly easy process after we let go of societal pressure to start before…
Four Ways To Prepare for a Natural Birth
By Cassie Henderson Nguyen My son’s birth was unusual by modern standards. I gave birth at a private birthing center without any medication, and…
How Crying Benefits Boys: Strong Minds and Happy Hearts
By Kathryn Trudeau I’m not so far removed from reality to think that I am a perfect parent. I know that I am not,…
A Mother’s Instinct is Like No Other
By Lacey Owen YOU Mumma! You grew a life from scratch. You were right there when their heart started beating, nestled safely within you….
How to Recharge With Little Kids Underfoot
By Erin Loechner There are few things I consider myself an expert in, but truth be told: if recharging one’s energy with littles underfoot…
Self-Improvement While Contributing to a Charitable Cause? Welcome to the Dry July Phenomenon
“Dry July” is a phrase thrown around a lot. You may have completed it yourself, know someone who has, or are reluctant to participate…
Healing Your Perineum After Giving Birth – 5 Tips
By Susan Bradley Your baby is going to arrive soon and chances are you have some nappies, a variety of nappy creams, and some…
The Value of Pets For Your Sensitive Child
By Kelly Eden Growing up, my dad never said “no” to a pet. As a result, my sisters and I ended up with over…
Ten Indoor Gross Motor Activities for Toddlers
By Christina Clemer I’ve been looking for more indoor gross motor options for my son James. I am a big believer that giving toddlers enough…
Who Will Tell You That You’re Amazing?
By Antonia Anderson Maybe you’re not quite sure what it means to plan for the postnatal time. After all, the baby’s change table is…
12 Ways to Get Past “No”
By Dr. Laura Markham “Two-year-olds argue with their parents 20 to 25 times an hour.” – Study reported in Child Development Magazine Between 11 and…
Lose Yourself in a Magical World at Little Darlings Toys
It started with making a few wooden toys to sell at their local market, and has blossomed into a thriving business for David and…
Dream Job: Where You Can Be Fit and Active AND Bring Your Baby!
For those who love to get their body moving, imagine a job where you can be fit and active while you work, help other…
NZ Can You Help? Baby & Toddler Clothing Donations Needed!
Have you heard of The Good Fund? Founded by two Kiwi women, The Good Fund is smashing period poverty by reimbursing 50% of the…
Franki & Cedar: High Quality Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Products
Franki & Cedar is an online business run by stay at home mum, Caitlin. She has her own small range of essential oils as…
Nature Baby Merino: Keep Your Little One Snug During Winter
As the days grow cooler and shorter, little layers of warmth are important to keep your little one snug during all of their wintry…
Kangatraining: Eliminating Barriers So Parents Can Get Active With Their Baby
Parents – would you get more active if it was fun and you could bring your baby along? And not just leave them in…
Notes to a Montessori Parent – Remove Negative Language Around the Weather and Dirt
By Kylie D’Alton The language we use with and around our children is so important. Children are absorbing our language and they are absorbing…
Bond with Baby While You Nourish Your Beautiful Belly Skin
By Hannah Schenker The changes our bodies go through during pregnancy are nothing short of miraculous. How incredible that our bellies are able to…
Isle of Summer: Ethically Made Clothing You Won’t Want To Throw Away
It’s wonderful to see more and more people start to rethink their consumption of fast fashion, and move toward more ethical and sustainable practices….
Pure Craft NZ: Healing Crystal Medicine
Carolyn Caine-Caitlin is passionate about crystals and their healing potential. She is a self-taught jewellery designer and creator, and has roughly 20 years experience with…
Stop EXPECTING and start ACCEPTING
By Jen Salle-Webb “Expectation is the root of all heartache.” – William Shakespeare As a self-professed perfectionist I have always had high expectations. It…
Mothers Circle: Empowering Women to Take Ownership of Their Pregnancy, Birth and Mothering Journey
We hear all the time about how important it is to “find your village” – especially when you’re going through the huge transition from…
When Reality Doesn’t Match Our Expectations
By Elizabeth Pantley The realities of everyday life often don’t match up to our expectations; however, this seems especially true when you become a…
Go Native: Inspiring People to Make Their Own Homemade, Organic Skincare Products
Are you passionate about natural skincare? Are you interested in reducing your chemical load, saving money and reducing your consumption of packaging? Consider making…
An Immune Protecting Chocolate “Snack”
By Kate Barnes A great recipe to have on hand through the change of seasons and the colder months to safeguard our bodies against…
Don’t Get Caught Short: Subscription Service Delivers Organic Tampons to Your Door
Take care of your body from the inside out, with organic tampons. Crimson Organic believe that women deserve ready access to menstrual products at…
Why Do Many Parents Struggle to Cope With Their Child’s Cries?
By Genevieve Simperingham “When their baby cries, mothers feel exasperated, afraid, anxious, unloving, resentful and confused.” According to Dr. Aletha Solter in her book,…
Feeling the Love: Bonding with Your Baby During Pregnancy
By Hannah Schenker From the time you discover you are pregnant to the time your baby is born is actually a rather long time,…
The Necessity of Healing
By Marisa Wright, birth and postpartum doula Loss, grief and trauma – these are such heavy realities to carry. Often overlooked by society and…
Beyond Love Creations: Heartfelt Keepsakes to Keep Memories Close
It’s in our nature to treasure the special moments in our lives, and wish to somehow preserve them, to keep the memories alive. Beyond…
Sleep “Learning”, Temperament and the Zone of Proximal Development
By Nicole Gorring When criticisms of sleep training circulate, there are always people who will say “but there are gentle ways to sleep train”…
Women Face Enough Barriers to Breastfeeding – Incorrect Medication Advice Should Not Be One of Them
By Amy Brown, Swansea University; Gretel Finch, University of Bristol, and Heather Trickey, Cardiff University The challenges many new mothers overcome to breastfeed their…
Reasons That Parents Get Defensive
By Megan Stonelake In my work with families as a therapist, I’ve encountered an abundance of defensiveness. Parents often feel the need to vociferously…
Bliss Birth: Supporting Your Natural Birth Experience
Bliss Birth is founded on the belief that women’s bodies are incredible things, and that when it’s safe, choosing natural options makes for the…
The Wytchs Haven: For All of Your Spiritual and Witchy Needs
At The Wytchs Haven, you will find information, online lessons, and a shop for all of your spiritual and witchy needs. They stock everything…
Let’s Get Real: Cloth Nappies, Pure and Simple
Natural, cost-efficient and eco-friendly – are you giving cloth nappies a go? They are easy to use, great for baby’s skin, save you money…
Lifelong Love of Sewing Becomes Popular Small Business
Rompers, bloomers, pantaloons – what’s not to like? Kelly Stoddard found her way back to her lifelong love of sewing after the birth of…
Auckland Duo Helping Parents Create Magical Spaces and Play for Kids
How do you create a beautiful, drool-worthy kids space, without the clutter? That was the question that sparked SPACEY into being. The SPACEY team’s…