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This Too Shall Pass
by The Natural Parent MagazineThe fantastically relatable, (slightly irreverent) little book from the talented illustrator Helene West is now available to purchase worldwide!
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Wild Flow Her: empowering women through photography
Inspired by the beauty of women and motherhood, Bec Wood uses her creativity and talent for photography to empower women through her photographs. Through…
What is La Leche League?
(La Leche, pronounced ‘la lay-chay’, is Spanish for “the milk”) Ask any number of parents across the country what La Leche League does and…
Milk it, Baby! Milk-boosting goodies for breastfeeding mums
After making lactation cookies as a favour for a friend, Victoria Handley realised there was a market for her products in the local area….
My natural parent wins and utter fails
By Camilla Ker When I was pregnant, my idea of how I was going to be with my baby was aaall about natural parenting….
This Too Shall Pass
The fantastically relatable, (slightly irreverent) little book from the talented illustrator Helene West is now available to purchase worldwide!
Follow Your Heart: Laid Back Breastfeeding: PART 1
A series of informative and supportive videos from Connection Centred Parenting Specialist and Natural Parent Magazine Spokesperson Anne Cullen
Natural treatments for allergies and intolerances
After training to be a naturopath in Sydney and learning new techniques for allergy and intolerance treatments, Rachel McAuslin headed back to New Zealand…
“Family bonding at its apex”
By Leeanne Lombard My name is Leeanne and I was born and raised in South Africa. We just moved to New Zealand a few…
Tips for conscious co-parenting
By Monique Barry I want to do this message justice. But one post won’t cover the complexity and beautiful journey I have been on…
The joy of dance: inspiring young dancers
I-Dance Studios provides children the opportunity to learn to dance in a fun, supportive and inclusive environment. Dancing is a great tool for children…
iCoach4kids: resilience and wellbeing coaching for kids
As a trained guidance counsellor with a passion for kids and their emotional wellbeing, Ang Jackson created a fun and interactive coaching programme to…
The 3 excuses mums make for not practising self-care – and how to ditch them
By Sofia Potente OK, let’s be honest. The word ‘self-care’ is such a cliché, right? We already know what we need to do to look after…
How nutrition contributes to the normal physiology of pregnancy, labour and birth: Affirmations for changing your relationship with foods you choose
by J. Michelle Gober Time and again, you hear “you are what you eat”, yet not many of us really understand what this actually…
Childhood memory books: document those special moments in your child’s life
When Emily Stone’s twins were born, she tried to capture every moment with photos. This prompted her to create books to document these special…
Guilt, gratitude and the power of wanting more
By Jennifer Robertson As women, guilt is something that we deal with daily. Mom guilt is THE WORST. But what about second-time infertility? When…
Start ’em young: Babes in backpacks
By Maggie Evans Before becoming a mum, a big part of how I identified myself was as a long-distance trail runner and tramper. Not surprisingly,…
Mama, this is why you’re beautiful!
By Lou Marx You mama, you are a miracle. Firm and unstretched skin wrapped around a body that was destined for its most purposeful…
Thunderpants: Ethical and sustainable undies for all shapes and sizes, including baby bumps
Back in 1995, a couple of design students set themselves the challenge of creating the ultimate comfy undies. Almost 25 years later, NZ company…
Inspiring women to create a positive, safe and beautiful birth story
Lee Standeven wanted women all over the world to have access to classes that would prepare them for a healthy, positive birth experience, wherever…
You won’t always be this little
By Lacey Owen You’re snoozing in your favourite spot, head resting on my chest, boobs providing the perfect pillow. I should be transferring you…
Sustainable skincare: caring for more than just your skin
When Tracy Ahern’s son was born prematurely and developed chronic allergies, it prompted the family to move to the country for a healthier lifestyle….
Online fitness and motivation during pregnancy and postpartum
Laura Martin wanted to make it easier for mums and mums-to-be to get fit and healthy during pregnancy and postpartum. With a background in…
3 ways to manage your risk of depression and anxiety in pregnancy (when you’ve had them before)
By Dr. Dawn Kingston Women who have experienced emotional distress before they became pregnant often wonder if they are doomed to suffer from depression…
From corporate career to a family business: selling unique toys, gifts, clothing and baby items
After a busy corporate career in HR prior to the birth of her son, Gayle Carew looked for a change of direction and the…
Some baby care books are giving advice that goes against safe infant care guidelines
By Amy Brown, Swansea University and Victoria Harries, Yale University Becoming a new parent can be one of the most stressful things you ever…
Handling Defiance: You’re Not the Boss of Me!
By Laura Markham “Dr. Laura…How should I respond when he yells ‘You’re not the boss of me!’?” Defiance. It’s guaranteed to push a parent’s…
Turning a hobby into a business: Handcrafted natural skin products
With a background in Health Science and Animal Nutrition, Emma Wise began experimenting with handcrafted skin products, with a focus on maintaining natural balance…
5 ways to fight cold and flu and avoid the shot
My hubby and I are going on holiday for a couple of weeks and leaving the kids! (first time!) I don’t want them (or…
Beautiful, supportive nursing pillows from BabyBaby
When Stephanie Parry became the owner of BabyBaby, she used her creativity and artistic flair to create stylish and comfortable breastfeeding pillows for mums,…
Teach your child to use positive self-talk
By Elizabeth Pantley When your child is worried about something it’s likely that his self-talk is very negative and he focuses on possible disasters:…
Charlie – They tried to warn me about you
By Keren Toynton They tried to warn me about you. They said I was spoiling you each time I came when you called, that…
Natural products for baby’s delicate skin
Formulated with natural botanical extracts including Aloe vera, goat milk, shea butter, sweet almond, coconut oil, olive leaf, rosemary and allontain, Gilly Goat products…
Safer Co-Sleeping
By Sasha Romary Weeks before our baby boy was born I had set up and decorated his crib, eager and ready to put our…
Holistic Massage and Well-Being to Soothe your Soul
After being sick as a child and taking regular medication, Suzanne Smith looked to a more holistic approach. After much research, testing and planning,…
Organically Happy or Chemically Frustrated! Which Are You???
By Megen Hibbins Are people that eat organic really happier and healthier than their chemical food-loving relatives? Are we just kidding ourselves into believing…
Top 5 Tips For a Smooth Transition to Childcare
By Anne Cullen Many of the mothers I talk to assume the transition to childcare or preschool is going to happen much more smoothly…
Beautiful, Themed Children’s Teepee Parties
Inspired by a lack of options for boys’ birthday parties, Cassandra Devlin began to gather ideas, design themes and create her business plan for…
What to say to Empathise Better with Your Child
By Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD. Reflect your child’s feelings to show empathy, soothe, and connect. When our children are upset, we adults tend to want…
A Place to Connect and Find Strength and Well-Being
Through her own health journey with endometriosis and chronic pain, Amanda Sutherland turned to Pilates. She was so impressed and inspired by her own…
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…