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SUMMER ISSUE OUT NOW!
by The Natural Parent MagazineOur beautiful summer issue is now available from stores throughout New Zealand!Right now when you purchase your copy from Countdown stores throughout NZ you’ll…
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Why Does My Pregnant Body Ache?
By Lana Fort Pregnancy is such a special and exciting time but unfortunately can bring unwanted aches and pains. Most of these pains are…
The Power of the Birth Image
Byron Bay-based photographer Serina Crinis takes the most exquisite photographs of women, bellies, births, babies and breastfeeding. Documenting births is her absolute passion, which was…
Journey To Organic
By Leah Down When we purchased our importing and distribution business a few years ago we had five organic products in our range. Over…
Kids Crate: NZ Company Sends Cool Kids Activities To Your Door
Do you sometimes struggle to come up with interesting and creative things to do with the kids? Kids Crate was created by a former…
12 Ways for Mum to Stress Less This Season
By Sally Wood and La Muxlow Christmas is supposed to be “the most wonderful time” of the year. But the reality is, these sparkly…
Take the Worry Out of Property Management or Finding a Home with Cambridge Rentals Ltd.
Do you live in the Waikato region of New Zealand? Cambridge Rentals Ltd. goes the extra mile to take the worry and stress out of property…
Organic, Natural, Simple: Less By Nature Skincare
Mothers and babies are vulnerable. Choosing the right skincare products for them is as challenging as picking the right baby name. With Less By…
Barefoot Parenting: Using Intuition, Modern Research and Ancient Wisdom
Follow back to basics footsteps to become empowered to be able to support and nurture your baby to their full potential. Using intuition, modern…
SUMMER ISSUE OUT NOW!
Our beautiful summer issue is now available from stores throughout New Zealand!Right now when you purchase your copy from Countdown stores throughout NZ you’ll…
Keen to Switch to Reusable Menstrual Products? Enhanced Health NZ is a Great Place to Start
Have you made the switch from conventional pads and tampons to reusable menstrual cups and cloth pads yet? Not only is it far better…
The Scentsible Life: Harnessing The Healing Power and Potency of Essential Oils
Have you discovered the power of essential oils yet? Aromatherapy is a gentle, non toxic healing modality. Using essential oils helps to bring balance…
Hush Little Baby Don’t Say a Word…
By Sofie Thomson Sometimes I think we adults have incredibly strange ways in which we communicate with our children: from dismissing their feelings by…
Five Fabulous New Books for the under Fives
By Mary Wadsworth At this time of year there is a huge choice of wonderful new books for children. The best books have stunning…
5 Preventive Maintenance Habits to Keep Your Child Out of the Breakdown Lane
By Dr Laura Markham Would you like a way to avoid power struggles and meltdowns at those inconvenient times, like when you’re trying to…
Find Your Tribe: A Safe, Nurturing and Supportive Motherhood Circle
Hey mama… are you struggling to find your feet? Are you looking for some support as you navigate the new waters you find yourself…
From Hobby Photographer to Professional: Preserving The Magic in the Fleeting Moments
Is it just us, or does time seem to be slipping away faster and faster as we get older? With our supremely busy lives,…
Childcare Solutions for Families Around the Globe: Rockmybaby
Are you looking for quality home-based childcare, professional nanny, babysitter or event care? Look no further than Rockmybaby®. Rockmybaby® started in 2006 when friends and…
Motherhood and Creativity
By Hannah Lacy Motherhood and creativity. Two things that require your time, energy, and attention couldn’t possibly go hand in hand could they? It…
Could Osteopathy Help Your Baby Post-Birth?
The birth process – whether vaginally or via caesarean – can have a lasting effect on your tiny baby’s body that leads to other…
Miscarriage: Heartbreaking For the Whole Family
By Megen Hibbins Most people think that miscarriage, although normal, is nothing to worry about. Yet emotionally it can hit us hard and take…
After Birth Care: Postpartum Care Kits for Mums to Rest, Restore and Recover
We don’t really talk much about physically recovering from having a baby – nor are we really prepared for what that might entail. After…
Shifting Identities: From Mother Back to Woman
By Sally Saint I can only write what is current, for that is where my heart leads me and I can only be authentically…
Partners Can Improve Mum’s Breastfeeding Rates By Doing These Simple Things
By Hannah Schenker When it comes to breastfeeding, dads may feel a bit left out – after all, they aren’t the ones producing milk!…
Take It Easy Mama: The Ultimate Stress-Free Hospital Bag
By Hannah Schenker Planning to birth in a hospital or birth centre? Have you already planned the bag you will bring along with you?…
Four Times the Sweetness: NZ’s Newest Quads Capture Hearts
Cassandra English delivers another dose of heart-melting newborn bliss. New Zealand’s leading newborn photographer has once again captured sibling magic – believed to be…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Risky Play
By Annie Fortunato The habits we form from childhood make no small difference, but rather they make all the difference. -Aristotle We spend much of…
I Don’t Pregnant Well
By Karyn Cossey I see them in magazines, sitting across from me in cafes and on TV. Glowing, beautiful, happy, pregnant mums. Wow. How…
Sydney Therapy & Co: Specialists in Speech, Language, Literacy & Life Skills
Sydney Therapy & Co is a child and family-centred speech language and occupational therapy service. They provide assessment and intervention for children and young…
Five Simple ways to Get Outdoors More With the Whole Family
By Sonia Barrish We’ve all heard how getting outside is good for our physical and mental health. It’s also extremely important in our sedentary modern…
The Power of Love and Kindness: Healing Our Childhoods Through Parenting
By Ally Grace It’s no secret that parenting has changed. Or, is changing. I guess I’d describe it better to say that many people…
Super Soft and Cosy Organic Cotton Babywear: CosyAussie
We know you care about choosing organic fabrics for your precious wee bub, and that you also don’t want to compromise on style! So…
Natural Creators: The Natural Way To Grow A Business
By Natalie Kent A fertile woman is not just ripe for birthing babies; mothers are naturally wired for creation and when their creative juices…
Get Active, Breastfeed, Repeat: Workout Gear You Can Breastfeed In
Have you recently had a baby and would love to get back into some physical activity? Perhaps walking with your mum friends, or trying…
Inner Origin: A Wellness Abundance Community
InnerOrigin is an online shopping platform where you can be confident all products meet strict criteria such as cruelty free, no petroleum, no added…
She’s Just a Two Year Old
By Alla Zaykova My two year old is very verbal, very perceptive – a smarty-pants. She asks a tonne of questions and gives unexpectedly…
9 Common Mistakes Mums Struggle With When Returning To Exercise After Having A Baby
By Kirstyn Campbell There are some really common mistakes that mums make when they are returning to exercise after having a baby, and they…
What is so Disturbing About Natural Term Breastfeeding?
By Sofie Thomson With the breastfeeding community going from strength to strength I see more and more beautiful videos of mothers who are breastfeeding…
The Value of the Journey – Setting Goals That Help You Grow
By Tanya Carr-Smith Do you find that when it comes to the goals you want to achieve, you start saying to yourself: “I’ll do…
Ethical is for Everyone – Breastfeeding Clothes Included
Making ethical consumer choices – especially with the clothes we wear is getting easier as the world acknowledges the pitfalls of fast fashion. But…
The Unschooling Iceberg: What’s Beneath the Surface?
By Courtney Barker I have a confession. Our life is not how it appears. I have been thinking about this a lot and I…
Pre-heat the Oven! We’ve Found the Best High Vibe Baking Mixes for Time-Poor Parents
There really is nothing better than home baking, but who has the time these days? Baking mixes are super handy for the time-poor parent…
Inspire Me Naturally: Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle for Mind, Body and Soul
With Christmas coming up, why not give a gift that will promote health and wellbeing? Inspire Me Naturally is a one-stop shop for products…
Can You Naturally Choose the Gender of Your Baby?
For most of us trying to conceive, choosing a gender is not something we would usually think we have any control over. But is…
Intentional Families: Coaching to Support Young Families
Struggling in your marriage? Feeling stuck with how to change things? Intentional Families is bringing personal development courses designed just for you! Jess Mannion…
Catching Tiny Moments – How Busy Parents Can Build Fantastic Relationships With Our Children
By Kelly Eden-Calcott I am a solo parent, a homeschooler and a freelance writer. Even though I’m with my kids a lot, some days it…
Hang a Star for Starship
Christmas is coming and it’s almost time to dust off the tree and get decorating. What about a new decoration to give things a…
Truly Wholesome: Toxin Free Products for Healthy Mums and Bubs
At Truly Wholesome, you will find nutritionist-curated, toxin free, organic and natural products delivered to your door every month! You can shop products on…
I’m Pregnant. So Why Can’t I Tell You?
By Abigail Rasminsky When a woman conceals the first trimester of pregnancy, who is she trying to protect? These days when I leave the house, I…
Heavenly Hampers and More, From Harper and Lulu
Do you have a baby shower or birthday coming up? Not sure what to get that special someone for Christmas? Gift hampers from Harper…
A Boutique Baby Range That’s Minimalist in Approach, Classic in Style
Pure. Delicate. Simply Beautiful. Crafting a boutique baby range that’s minimalist in approach, classic in style. Mosso Baby‘s first two products are their luxuriously soft bamboo hooded towels and…