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Reducing PMS chocolate cravings – Have You Tried An Epsom salt bath?
by The Natural Parent MagazineBy Dionne Stroebel Did you know chocolate cravings can be related to being low in magnesium? Gram for gram, chocolate has more magnesium than…
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Reducing PMS chocolate cravings – Have You Tried An Epsom salt bath?
By Dionne Stroebel Did you know chocolate cravings can be related to being low in magnesium? Gram for gram, chocolate has more magnesium than…
Birthing with Trauma
By Moran Liviani As a young girl, I didn’t have the easiest of upbringings. Trauma and big-ticket item misgivings from both my parents really…
Caring for Your Baby’s Skin and The Planet
With a passion for natural products and the environment, the Terra team set out to find an alternative to the harsh chemicals used in…
Tips and Tricks for Moving House with Children
By Sarah Moore Moving with kids isn’t easy. Heck, moving without kids is hard, too. I understand so well; my six-year-old child has known four homes…
Five Tips for Securing Flexible Working Hours
By Amy Prebble Would you like to be able to work flexibly in your current role, but don’t know how to make that happen? …
Boosting Milk Production with Delicious and Nutritious ‘Boobie Kookies’
After initial struggles with her own milk supply, Kym Woolcott discovered a lack of accurate information for new mothers. Her business journey began when…
10 Pregnancy Myths Busted
By Sasha – The Modern Mama People are shameless when it comes to giving advice to pregnant women. Whether or not you have asked…
Birth Naturally in a Safe, Supportive Environment at Birthcare
Women have much better outcomes if they birth in a primary unit. Even if they start in a primary birthing unit and are transferred…
5 Things We Know for Sure About Raising Great Kids
By Dr Laura Markham “Dr. Laura….I just want to give my kids a better start in life than I had. How can I make…
Creating Unique, Hand-Crafted Hoods for Both Adults and Children
What started out as an idea to make something for herself when her daughter was only 2 months old, led Bryony Matthews to follow…
Simple Nutrition and Natural Health Solutions for Mothers and Children at Any Stage
It began as her honest postpartum musings on Instagram, but in five years April has merged her experience as Nutritionist and motherhood into Simple…
Combining Reiki, Nutrition and Aromatherapy for Health, Wellness and Self-Care
Ohana Wellness founder Nina Campbell is an internationally recognized Reiki Master, Acupressure and Aromatherapy Therapist. Her guided approach facilitates self-healing through the identification, acceptance,…
Raising a new generation of Kaitiakitanga
By Dane Laugesen and Shannon Woodcock With screen time almost doubling what it was 20 years ago for toddlers and young adults alike[1], we’ve…
The Alpha Child
By Adrienne Wood “How are you going on that Science Fair project of yours, Rosa?” asked Maria tentatively, putting a hand on her daughter’s…
Clothing Made to the Highest Ethical and Ecological Standards
Everything at Fauve, from design to market, is guided by the vision – a life lived in harmonious balance with nature – for themselves…
Connect with Nature – with Nature Play Mothers
Drawn to the natural cycles of nature, Angelique has created an online community of Nature Play Mothers She encourages a conscious connection to nature…
Healthy Nutrition Begins before Birth
By the Nordic Naturals Education Team Getting kids to eat well can be a challenge, but there’s one time that mothers have complete control:…
The Importance of Creating a Healthy and Safe Home Environment
By Emily Folk There are many ways you can improve your health. Eat a nutritious and balanced diet. Regularly hit the gym. Avoid sodas…
Postnatal Depression
By Melanie Sio When the test read pregnant, I was taken aback. I was 40 and a couple of years earlier had recovered from…
Athleisure and Yoga Apparel that is Beautiful, Ecologically Sustainable and Made of Natural Fibres
With a blend of beauty, natural fibres, Indian roots and sustainability, Sooti creates versatile athleisure and yoga apparel. Fitting around her family, Shireen’s ethos…
The Perks Of Penpals For Your Child
By Kylee Harris There’s certainly more to life than government education scores, but it’s worth noting that New Zealand’s year 5 students are currently…
Parents of a Toddler Design and Make Toys to Share with the World
As their son EJ grew, so did Ethan and Shaina toys, décor and accessories business EJ’s Toy Box. Their point of difference is them,…
Your Home of Toxic-Free Shopping
When Irene Falcone read a body lotion bottle and realised she didn’t understand any of the words, she knew something needed to change. Find…
Special Moments, Unique Places and Precious Memories with Origin Photography
Wanting a complete change in career to have flexibility around her family, Wendy Beattie started an Art and Design Degree. She started Origin Photography…
Ways to Improve Your Child’s Gut Health
By Sarah Appleford ‘Gut health’ may seem like a buzz word, but nurturing your child’s gut could be one of the most valuable things…
Who Plants the Flowers?
By Sarah R. Moore Ever since I learned to stand on my own two feet, I’ve been walking up and down a particular hill…
We are One – Tahi – Bringing Ourselves and Nature Together
Tahi Skincare was created out of a desire for how skincare products make you feel rather than how they make you look. A strong…
Nourishing Your Soul, Your Skin and It’s Sustainable
Wanting to nourish her newfound motherhood and wanting ethical products for her family, Priscilla McGarrigle founded of Luna and Beau. There are a range…
A Place or State of Perfect Happiness
Inspired and taught by her grandfather, Laura of Elysium Photography creates documentary naturally focused photography and offers packages including beautiful ways to display her…
Postpartum Belly Wrapping FAQ
By Julia Jones I keep coming across people talking about belly wrapping and it’s great that people are interested in this ancient postpartum tradition…
Nature-Based Learning in Community Forest Reserves and Parks
With her experience with Forest School ethos and a passion for the outdoors, Jo Marsden has created Fantail Nature School based in Lower Hutt,…
My New Dyson V11 Cord-Free Vacuum – It’s Love
If you’re looking for a cleaner house in half the amount of time, look no further than the new Dyson V11 cord-free vacuum. More…
Cloth Nappies Designed from 12 Years of Experience
Using cloth nappies for the past 12 years with her own children and wanting to continue her work from the UK, Kelly-Jo began NappyNeedz….
Breastfeeding and Biopsies
By Chrissie Russell My mum had breast cancer. Instantly I want to release a load of disclaimers: It was caught early, she didn’t need…
Harmonising Yoga & Oils
When her family and friends noticed positive physical and emotional changes within her, Renee knew her embodying her passion for essential oils and yoga…
Beautiful Digitally Printed Glass Wall Art
Snazzy Glass offers beautiful digitally printed glass wall art which can be a splashback, or hung proudly on the wall. When you invest in…
An Alternative Career
By Jeremy Majid My wife came home from work recently and mentioned that her colleague Naomi was back from maternity leave. I couldn’t believe…
Sew Creative Kids: Why Teach a Child to Sew
By Helen Spencer They say that a child’s mind is like a sponge, it absorbs everything with ease, from knowledge to behavior, habits to…
Eco-friendly, Ethical and Safe Products for Babies and Children
Wanting to rid harmful chemical from her home, Sarah Tuckfield the founder of Petit Pois Boutique has created a one-stop-shop for all things baby…
Don’t Want Stress-Head Kids? These 5 Powerful Techniques are the Secret Weapon to Teach Your Child Resilience
By Cherelle Danker While some children may be more resilient than others, negative experiences will always impact a child’s confidence and self esteem. It’s…
To My Child: I’ll Be Here Whenever You Need Me
By Proud Happy Mama I’ve been sitting and watching you as you play outside. You’re covered in dirt. You have a huge smile on…
Lifting Your Vibration with Crystals
Believing in the healing qualities of crystals is a common practice in many cultures. This is how the founder and owner of EarthSynergy Kirsty…
Postpartum Doula: A Day In The Life
By Sasha Romary I often get a lot of confused faces when I tell people that I am a postpartum doula. It is indeed…
Organic Essential Oils in Kid-Friendly Rollaway Rollers – Safe, Convenient and Saving you Money
Essential oils in convenient rollers made by FACD & Co. means it saves you money. Using organic ingredients, made in New Zealand also ensures…
Invisible Friends?
By J. Bradley Wigger “This is Quack Quack,” four-year-old Nathan said holding up a drawing of an otherwise invisible duck. He followed with several…
Empowering Mama to Flourish for Themselves, Their Family and for their Communities
Two Soul Mama with over 25 years of yoga experience, share their passion for empowering other mothers to apply yogic skills within their daily…
Find Your Wild
Based on its own wild island of Tasmania where the outdoors are part of everyday life, Wild Island Apparel creates gender-neutral clothing for adventurous…
The Evolution of Kids Furniture
When their active son needed a highchair. Rob, (dad) used his laser cutting and CNC routing tools made him a table and chair set…
Find the Goodness at Rebalance
Husband and Wife team of Grant and Jen run Rebalance alongside full-time work as well as being parents to teenagers. They took on the…
What’s Disrupting Your Hormones?
By Erin O’Hara Hormones have a profound effect on women’s mental, physical, emotional health. These chemical messengers play a role in controlling your menstrual…