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What Defines “Adorable?” Is it Pink Glitter Tutus and Lace Chiffon Dresses?
by The Natural Parent MagazineBy Adore a’Belles Adore a’Belles – Home of Adorable Kids Fashion New Zealand – has put the question to the test in its latest…
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Swimsuit Model Breastfeeds On Catwalk: Is This Normalising Breastfeeding?
Stunning Mara Martin modelled a swimsuit on the catwalk for Sports Illustrated this week, all while breastfeeding her five-month-old daughter Aria. Some say it’s…
What Defines “Adorable?” Is it Pink Glitter Tutus and Lace Chiffon Dresses?
By Adore a’Belles Adore a’Belles – Home of Adorable Kids Fashion New Zealand – has put the question to the test in its latest…
The Next Big Thing
By Hannah Symister I always find after any big event or action-packed holiday that there is a bit of a lull, a low, or feelings…
Craft Time: Sensory Star Bottles To Celebrate Matariki
By The Little Mulberry Project These adorable little bottles of sparkling twilight treasures are a sweet way to celebrate Matariki – the Maori New…
Mindful Parenting: How To Respond Instead of React
By Jill Cedar What does your stress look like? Our bodies and brains are wired to react to high stress situations as a safety…
Breastfeed for longer or share parental leave? This shouldn’t be a choice couples have to make
Ernestine Gheyoh Ndzi, University of Hertfordshire When it introduced legislation for shared parental leave in 2015, the UK was widely praised. The move allowed…
Let’s Head Outside! Rural NZ Mum Comes Up with Perfect Product for Kiwi Families
Most NZ parents enjoy getting out and about with the wee one in the pram. But do you find that you are constantly having…
Lemon Black Pepper and Cardamom Cake with Rosewater Syrup
By Loveday Why This earthy, fresh and floral lemon black pepper and cardamom cake with rosewater syrup drizzle was lovely to make for a…
Never Underestimate What Kindness Can Do
By Sally Saint Yesterday I participated in a local Art Festival, along with many other local creatives. Having to be at the event early…
Dear Fed Is Best…
By Becky Young Dear Fed is Best, I hear you. And I’m so sorry. I want to share my story with you, because I…
The Big Tall Call of Mothering
By Jessica Rios Recently in a greeting card mailed to me by a wise and long-time friend, she wrote that I “more singularly identify…
Let’s Get Vintage! Why Old-Fashioned Loose-Leaf Tea Beats The Coffee Craze Any Day
Everyone knows we live in a real coffee culture…the whirr and buzz of coffee machines is the soundtrack to our lives these days. But…
What Does It Mean To “Use Your Breast As A Pacifier”?
By Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC Nursing mothers are commonly warned: “Don’t let your baby use your breast as a pacifier.” Although often said, this is an…
Ready To Discover Your Dream Job? Or Need Help To Start Your Own Business? Help Is Here!
Tanya is a mother of three children under six, and blogs about career change and finding flexible jobs and study for mums at Employment Avenues,…
US Opposition of Breastfeeding Resolution Shocks Health Officials
By Hannah Schenker Hundreds of delegates gathered in Geneva for the United Nations-affiliated World Health Assembly expected a resolution to encourage breastfeeding to be easily…
Bath Before Bed: Time to Wind Down and Connect
By Hannah Schenker Having a bath as part of a wind-down routine in the evening before your baby goes to sleep is a lovely…
Dedicated Dad “Breastfeeds” Newborn While Mama Recovered From C-Section
Now there’s something you don’t see everyday! New dad Maxamillian Neubauer stepped up to “breastfeed” his newborn daughter, when mama was recovering from an…
Creating Innovative Kids From the Early Years
By Amanda Just Have you ever wondered why some kids are inventive and others can’t create anything new? Watching my kids play got me…
The Many Benefits of Wooden Toys
Wooden toys inspire creative and imaginative play in children, whilst developing cognitive and problem-solving skills. The natural textures of wooden toys stimulate the child’s…
Capturing the Beauty of Life: Bella Vida Photoraphy
Lucia Laubscher is a lifestyle photographer based in Auckland, New Zealand. She is passionate about capturing memories and creating experiences that bring out the natural…
5 Organic Ingredients For Natural Baby Skincare
Feel confident about what’s going into your baby’s skin. By making your own simple skincare products, not only will you save money, you’ll know your…
Midwives Welcome New Support For Parents
The New Zealand College of Midwives welcomes the new financial support that parents will receive through the Best Start scheme and other measures in…
The Missing Ingredient In Our Pre and Postnatal Care
Do you want to enter parenthood feeling empowered? Aware of your thoughts, feelings, and emotions so you can respond rather than react to stressful…
Finally! A Place You Can Get Cool Streetwear For Boys In NZ
By Hannah Schenker Has your boy outgrown clothes featuring pictures of diggers and trucks? But that’s all that seems to be available in the…
Parenting Your Strong-Willed Child
By Dr Laura Markham Do you have a strong-willed child? You’re lucky! Strong-willed children can be a challenge when they’re young, but if sensitively…
Brazilian Flair: Ethically Sourced Fashion For Kids (And Big Kids!)
By Hannah Schenker If you are looking for something unique, brilliantly colourful and with exclusive prints you won’t find anywhere else – then look…
Dad Updates Autistic Daughter’s Report Card With Top Grades
When Shane Jackson’s daughter came home from school distraught, with a report card of all Ds, he knew exactly what to do. Sophie, who…
A Letter to Our Neighbour: I’m Sorry About The Weird Thing My 3-Year-Old Said
By Nelle Myrica Donaldson Dear Betsy, Understanding that you are an intellectual person with perspective to match your years and presumably an evolved attitude…
Parenting is Tough! How To Raise Calmer, More Grounded and Happier Children
By Aimee Christie Are you being the parent you imagined you would be? Parenting has so many highs which are totally amazing and lows…
The Magic of Imaginary Play Extends Well Beyond the Childhood Years
By Sarah Ozanne My little one shouts “I elephant!” as he presses a cardboard toilet roll onto his nose. Just moments before we were…
What’s Going On With Your Post-Baby Vagina?
By Kimberly Johnson When it comes to your post-birth nether regions, don’t believe everything you hear-that is, if you’ve heard anything at all! Whether…
Reduce Single-Use Plastics With Recyclable Kai Carrier Food Pouches
Kai Carrier are reusable food pouches that can be filled with homemade food so you know exactly what you and your children are eating whilst…
Aggression: Why Children Lash Out and What To Do
By Genevieve Simperingham When one’s child goes through a phase of being defiant, rebellious and aggressive, this can really push a parent’s patience and…
My Rainbow Baby: Pregnancy After Loss
By Cheree Sheldon *** Trigger warning – baby loss *** That feeling that you get when you see the double lines on the pregnancy…
Inspired By Nature: Support For Pregnancy, Birth, Baby and Beyond
Natures Touch is an exclusive range of 100% natural mother and baby skincare products that are non-toxic and cruelty-free. Their products are inspired by…
Breastfeeding Support: A Mother’s Right!
By Sofie Thomson We have reversed away from what is natural and biologically correct and as such have forgotten the knowledge that was once…
Honouring Our Bellies – A Living Canvas
By Hannah Schenker Are you nearing the end of your pregnancy, your body completely transformed like a ripening bud, ready to flower? Some may…
Paraben-Free Skincare – Why is this Important?
You may have seen skincare products, shampoos and conditioners labelled “paraben-free” recently and wondered what parabens are. What are Parabens? Parabens are man-made, cost…
A Mother Is a Story: A Beautiful New Book from Illustrator Samantha Hahn
By Hannah Schenker Mothers everywhere will recognise their own story of motherhood within the pages of this gorgeous new book from Brooklyn-based illustrator Samantha…
Babes Who Brunch: Round-Up Of Best Child-Friendly Cafes In NZ
Motherhood, whilst ultimately rewarding, is very challenging. It is often lonely and it can be hard to get out, making it easy to cancel…
The Nappy Lady’s Top Tips for Washing Cloth Nappies
As you can imagine, cloth nappies undergo quite a bit of laundering in their lifetime; a good quality nappy will be washed around 300…
Time To Simplify: How To Clean Without Toxic Chemicals
By Dionne Stroebel Cleaning. An evil necessity. I’ve heard that some people like it (though I don’t personally know anyone who does). The worst…
Magic Matariki: PM Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford Welcome First Baby!
By Hannah Schenker The entire world knows it by now: New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is now mama to a beautiful baby girl,…
Supporting Families on Their Parenting Journeys: The Baby Collective Expo – Newcastle
By Hannah Schenker Learn about the challenges of motherhood, find support for breastfeeding, understand the importance of baby development, and recognise the importance of…
Random Kindness Can Change World For Better: New Initiative Underway in Australia
The Act of Random Kindness or “ARK” initiative is currently underway Australia-wide in an effort to show that a small and random act of…
How To Bring Mindfulness Into Parenting
Being a parent is a rollercoaster of a journey. You will get the best memories of your life but also experience the craziest of…
Why Are Kiwi Families Choosing Au Pairs As Their Source Of Childcare?
As a caregiver or parent of young children, the topic of childcare has most certainly crossed your mind. There are many options to choose…
How You Can Conquer Mummy Brain With Proper Nutrition
By Zooey Strong New babies can be the harbingers of so much love, joy, and forgetfulness. Yep, the “mummy brain” struggle is real! Sometimes…
“Girls Can’t Jump In Muddy Puddles” – Unconscious Sexism At The Shoe Shop
By Sofie Thomson When my daughter turned just seven months she did something that completely took me by surprise. She walked. We hadn’t really…
Confessions of a Recovering Environmental Vandal
By Virginia Tapscott I have a confession. I only started a recycling last year. We used a diesel generator to power the house for…