Using the Proper Names for Private Parts: Creating an Environment for Open, Honest & Shame-Free Conversations
By Laura Alexander This is something that I bang on about A LOT when talking to parents and educating online, but it’s just so…
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Promoting Gratitude in Kids: Random Acts of Kindness
By Sarah Moore Here in the northern hemisphere, many of us are hunkering down on colder days, upping the comfort food, and tentatively peeking…
BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS
By Sally Saint Seven years ago, I chose to walk the path of a single parent, and this is my story of beginning and end. I…
Body Safety, Wellbeing & Mindfulness Resources for Children
Laura Alexander is passionate about body safety education, and encouraging and supporting parents to create an environment where they can have open, honest and shame-free conversations…
How Triggers from Your Childhood Shape Your Parenting
By Dr. Laura Markham Ever wondered why some parents can keep a sense of humour in the face of their child’s challenging behaviour while…
Cultivating Kindness, Connection & Joy in Family Life
With her roots as a primary school teacher and certification from The Peaceful Parent Institute, Victoria Maus is passionate about working with children and…
Self-Care Doesn’t Always Mean Time Alone
By Elizabeth Pantley It’s often said that self-care is vitally important for a busy parent. It’s common for mums and dads to juggle a million…
Why We Need to Think Differently about Backtalk
By Sarah R. Moore “Mama, I’m worried about something,” my child said to me at bedtime. “What is it?” I asked. “[This person, I’ll…
Social Mama App: The Modern-Day Village for Mums & Mums-to-be
Social Mama is an app and online community designed for mums to meet one another and form lasting relationships: a place you can find…
Embracing Your Postpartum Body
By Carlia Lozo Congratulations on the arrival of your precious bundle of joy! As a new mama, you may be experiencing a range of…
How to Build a Happy Brain
By Dr. Rosie Knowles Every adult was once a small infant, vulnerable and dependent on the caregivers around them. This early part of a…
Nathan Wallis – Navigating mental health during the cost of living crisis: a guide for parents
If you feel like you’re struggling to manage family life under the weight of financial strain – you’re not alone! nib’s recent State of…
Helping Parents Nurture Healthy Sleep Habits for Their Babies & Toddlers
As a mum of two little girls herself, Imogen Walsh sympathises wholeheartedly with parents suffering from sleep deprivation, daily guilt around making the right…
Coping with Gender Disappointment: It’s OK to Feel Sad
By Jo Bealey “You just want a healthy baby; that’s all that matters”, they told me. I nodded, desperately trying to hold back the…
Great Home Workouts For You And Your Children
By Kylee Harris A staggering 39% of children in New Zealand are overweight or obese. The obesity rate is the second highest in the world,…
Dragons & Tea Party: A Journey Through Your Child’s Magic World
Imagine that everything around you is fascinating. Trees, brimming with life-giving oxygen, provide homes for countless creatures. Above your head, the vast sky protects…
Let’s Talk Emotions
By Belinda Haan Let’s talk emotions for a bit. Anger, rage, guilt, sadness, anxiety. The sticky, unpleasant ones. Even though I *know* that allowing…
Teaching Your Children About Energy Conservation
By Kylee Harris Knowing how to use energy in a responsible way is a skill that parents should teach their children. Millions of dollars…
Uniting Hearts and Minds: The Highly Sensitive and Neurodiverse Family Summit
By Katie Connolly In a world that often rushes forward at lightning speed, it is essential to remember this is not how we were…
Homeschooling: Reasons and Misconceptions
By Tracy Cassels Homeschooling is something that gets mixed reviews when I bring up that we plan on it for our daughter. Whereas most…