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Ingredient Close-Up: Cocoa Butter
by The Natural Parent MagazineSkin is Important We know that the skin does an important job of regulating the body in many ways. Its ability to act as…
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Parenting Differently From Family and Friends, Part II
By Genevieve Simperingham The trials of being a peaceful parent pioneer When children cry or tantrum. A common challenge relates to how to deal…
Goat Cheese and Rosemary Muffins
By Loveday Why All hail rosemary, the ancient super herb that offers antiseptic, brain-enhancing and circulation-boosting powers. The sharp salty taste of goat cheese…
Raising GOOD Men
By Nardia Joy I am raising sons, growing and shaping two boys into GOOD men. I take it very seriously, I have an intention…
Aboriginal Beauties and Babies: The Stunning Photography of Bobbi Lockyer
By Hannah Schenker From time immemorial Aboriginal culture is spirit and being, a connectedness to land, water, air and spirit from before birth until…
Going Off-Grid with the Kids
By Megen Hibbins As an “off-grid parent” of four children that are homeschooled, we can find challenges in our everyday life. These challenges are no…
Can You Still Live a Sustainable Lifestyle When You Have a Baby?
By Emily Folk Babies require a variety of different things, but you can still live a sustainable lifestyle with children. Having a baby will…
Ingredient Close-Up: Cocoa Butter
Skin is Important We know that the skin does an important job of regulating the body in many ways. Its ability to act as…
Frankie Apothecary Shares: Kawakawa and Kumarahou Rongoa Winter Tonic
Michele Wilson from Frankie Apothecary has a long-standing love affair with kawakawa. As well as harvesting wild organic kawakawa for her Kawakawa Balm, Breathe…
Why Having a Positive Outlook Can Be Good For Your Emotional Health
By Megan Connolly It’s as simple as the weather forecast. Is lá breá cúnamh do chách. It’s an Irish saying…”A fine day is a…
The Unschooling Secret
By Lisa Molson Another rainy winter morning. I drag myself out of bed and peel my boy from the covers. We look at each…
Family Ties
By Sally Saint Many years ago I remember reading a quote and it was something along these lines, “I do not kiss my child…
Let’s Normalize Breastsleeping
By Megan McCue Breastsleeping: NORMAL, HEALTHY, SAFE, COMFORTING. Breastsleeping is a term coined by infant sleep researcher James McKenna, of the University of Notre…
Why Having Two Children is Harder Than You Think And Why That’s OK
By Zelma Broadfoot When we toyed with the idea of a second child after experiencing birth trauma, immense difficulty breastfeeding and a severe case of…
Spring Has Sprung with Lamington Socks!
Put a little spring in your step and a burst of bright with Lamington’s Limited Edition Spring Collection for 2018. Introducing Coop, Daphne, Keeper…
Autonomy is the New Black
By Kirsten Bosio MUSINGS ON JELLO AND AUTONOMY BY A NOT PERFECT MAMA I want to start off by saying I’m not an expert….
Personalised, Home-Based Early Childhood Education with a Difference
Inspired by the philosophies of Reggio Emilia, Scandinavian educational practices, the work of Magda Gerber and her RIE philosophy, as well as being informed by current and ongoing…
Why We’re Choosing to Homeschool
By Israel Butson If your home is anything like ours, your exhausted kids announce their arrival home from school with a jacket in your…
Find Your Tribe: Kylie Szabo’s Parent Support Services
By Hannah Schenker “Because sometimes all you need is a tribe.” Parenting in today’s world often means new parents find themselves at home, alone,…
How to Break Free From Busyness and Learn To Smell the Roses
By Katerina Manoff How often have you heard this advice? Slow down. Quit all of those extracurricular activities. Just relax and enjoy the little things!…
Kiwi Kids that Recycle Toothbrushes Could Win a Recycled Community Garden!
Kiwi kids and students have the chance to win a recycled community garden set by diverting tens of thousands of oral care products from…
So You Have A Prolapse – Now What?
By Kimberly Johnson You’re feeling heaviness, sagginess or even a bulge in your pelvic floor. Or maybe you even feel like your organs might…
Three Ways our Assumptions Affect Relationships with Children
By Larissa Dann Here is a challenging idea: the way we think about children, and the assumptions we make about their intentions, will shape…
Are Baby Carriers Worth the Money?
By Dr Rosie Knowles Are baby slings and carriers worth it? From time to time websites publish articles that suggest that baby carriers can…
Palmer’s Make Strong Ethical and Social Commitments
By Hannah Schenker We are all familiar with Palmer’s Cocoa Butter and their other products too – so luscious and creamy and great for…
Yes! You Should Take Your Kids To The Library. Here Are Six Reasons Why.
By Hannah Schenker As someone who has worked in various libraries over the years, I can assure you that your loud, messy, awesome child…
Big Latch On Connecting Isolated Families
On this Friday the 3rd and Saturday 4th of August, thousands of kiwi parents will be gathering at registered locations throughout Aotearoa New Zealand…
Upcycled With Love: Love Twinkletoes Keepsakes
Love Twinkletoes is a family-run business that creates unique handmade memory teddy bears out of loved ones’ clothing or other precious fabric items. Run…
7 Tips To Help Kids Learn to Control Their Emotions
By Dr Laura Markham “I love your posts, but my husband is afraid that if we allow our kids to get upset as you…
Amazing Kawakawa Chlorophyll For Skin Healing and Care
Chlorophyll helps heal cuts, burns, scrapes and skin inflammation. It delivers antioxidant actives and vitamins for improved skin health, appearance, and has antibacterial properties…
Six Ways Flower Essences Can Help In Your Family
By Leanne Koorey You are a mum now. You were so looking forward to this experience and it’s just not what you expected. You knew…
The Solitude Fantasy: Why Parents Have It, and Why Make It Come True
By Nelle Myrica Donaldson I have no time to myself. Speaking these words aloud recently brought me to big, hot tears – as a…
Reading The Same Books to Your Preschooler? How To Step Up Your Game
By Ashley Norris Did you know that every night, when you snuggle up with your preschooler and they select that favorite book (you know the…
Birth Injury – Common But Not Normal
By Kimberly Johnson Rant alert. Each week women come into my office with a troubling problem that their doctor, midwife or even physical therapist…
Prolapse. Help!
By Caitlin Day Vaginal prolapse. Pelvic organ prolapse. Cystocele. Rectocele. Uterine prolapse. Sounds terrifying right? Images of a woman’s uterus hanging around her knees…
Lovely Lamington Socks – What’s New In Their 2018 Collection
By Hannah Schenker It’s winter, and it’s cold! Socks are a really important item in our wardrobes right now. Our little babies especially need…
Sweetness, Hiccups, and Breastfeeding: A Mama’s Journey
By D’Anne Dougherty One of my sweetest memories is of something I heard the day my daughter was born. It was my husband. He…
What are Health Benefits of Arts and Crafts Projects for Children?
By Annabelle Carter Short Arts and crafts projects are a nearly everyday occurrence for most children – especially young children. This is because these…
Gaze Into Your Baby’s Eyes: You’re Syncing Brain Waves
By Hannah Schenker Staring into your baby’s eyes may come absolutely naturally to you, but did you know that this love-filled staring contest between…
5 Tips to Make Meditation Part of Your Day!
By Nikki Veliz But I don’t have time to meditate! I know you’re 8 types of busy, I get it. So here are 5…
Tips For Getting Your Child Involved In The Garden
By Hannah Schenker Did your parents keep a garden when you were growing up? For many of us, this was just the norm –…
Stop Buying Your Kids Stuff
By Brooke Hampton We were really struggling with feeling like our kids didn’t value their things and that they really had no understanding of…
Babies Need to Sleep with Someone
By Mary Francell “It is a primitive need of the child to have close and warm contact with another person’s body while falling asleep…. The…
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…