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Health, Parenting September 30, 2016 September 30, 2016

Look with your eyes, see with your heart

Stephanie Mullowney’s photography career began a little over 2 years ago when her beautiful daughter Hannah Grace was born. Initially taking hundreds of photos…

Inspiration, Love September 30, 2016 September 30, 2016

I am not black…You are not white

Have you had a chance to see any of Prince Ea’s incredible spoken word offerings yet? This man is a poet of epic proportions…

Baby care September 29, 2016 September 29, 2016

Summer is coming: Tips for travelling with kids

It’s the season for sunscreen and suitcases, time to pack up everything bar the kitchen sink and take off for some family time. Travelling…

Favourite Things, Natural Beauty, Parenting September 28, 2016 September 29, 2016

Don’t wait for Christmas: Treats for mum

Is there a special woman in your life who has just had a baby or is expecting? Your wife or partner or a friend?…

Parenting September 28, 2016 September 28, 2016

7 Reading Tips that Promote School Readiness

ABC Reading Eggs is the award-winning online reading program that will teach your child to read in just weeks. Take advantage of their special…

Healthy Eats September 27, 2016 September 27, 2016

Breakfast beans on toast

The first in a series of breakfasts from around the world featured in Little Tables by Vanessa Lewis, published by Beatnik. Breakfast beans…

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Health, Natural Products, Pregnancy & Birth September 26, 2016 September 26, 2016

There’s the rub: Restless Legs Syndrome

Have you ever had that gnawing feeling in your limbs, an uncontrollable urge to move your legs as you are finally lying down to…

Baby care, Breastfeeding, Parenting News September 23, 2016 September 23, 2016

Concern over new child allergy claims

New claims that infants should be given peanuts and other potential allergens at the expense of exclusive breastfeeding has raised concern with New Zealand…

Parenting September 22, 2016 September 22, 2016

Communication, reading and child development: An interview with Dr Amy Scott

By Charlotte Cretney aka Little Hepburn Last week I had a mini parenting meltdown! It dawned on me for the 100th time in my…

Breastfeeding September 22, 2016 September 23, 2016

Expressed versus Breast: Feeding facts

“I have to go back to work earlier than expected but I want to keep on breastfeeding. I’ve bought a double breastpump so I…

Parenting September 19, 2016 September 19, 2016

Happy Family Gardening

By Becky Cashman, I love this time of the year, with all the promise of a new garden. I like planting seeds as much…

Parenting September 14, 2016 September 14, 2016

7 questions to help you decode your child’s SOS and respond

“All communication is either an SOS or a care package.” — Kelly Bryson You’ve probably heard the term “Acting out’ refer to misbehaving. It…

The Natural Parent Magazine September 13, 2016 September 15, 2016

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Every issue bought from participating supermarkets throughout NZ will also receive this gorgeous book by the Kiss co Purchase your copy today – while…

Parenting September 1, 2016 September 1, 2016

5 Things To Do When You Feel Your Temper Rising

Dr. Laura, I see how all your mindfulness techniques make me a more patient mother. But when I find my temper rising, what can…

Baby care August 29, 2016 August 30, 2016

The Natural Parent’s Top Six Newborn Essentials

1/ Asleep Sleep becomes an obsession when you simply don’t get enough, and the joys of new parenting can quickly sour if you really…

Baby care August 26, 2016 August 26, 2016

Bye, Bye Sore Bottoms: Nappy Rash (and how to avoid it)

Nappy rash: it’s the bane of so many families’ lives. Thankfully, there are some lovely, natural options to combat or, even better, avoid sore…

Baby care August 25, 2016 August 25, 2016

My Organic Baby, Living an Organic Lifestyle with a Baby

The urge to protect our newborns is deep and instinctual. Its power might take some by surprise: keep them close, keep them safe. It…

Health August 18, 2016 August 19, 2016

What to consider when choosing cough products for kids

There is nothing worse than hearing your little one coughing their heart out and all the family suffers if they are awake coughing through…

Cloth Nappies August 17, 2016 August 17, 2016

Which cloth nappy should I choose?

There are so many types of cloth nappies available on the market that it can be difficult to know where to start. Different types…