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Fun for the Whole Family at the Auckland Botanic Gardens
byWith spectacular gardens featuring beautiful and diverse plant collections, the Auckland Botanic Gardens has so much to offer for the whole family. Their team…
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Homebirth and Homeopathy
By Kirsty Richards, Homeopath, DipHomNZ When I became pregnant with my eldest child over 18 years ago, I instinctively knew that I wanted my…
10 signs of candida and why the candida diet doesn’t work
By Sofia Potente Working out the root cause of your gut health issues can be confusing and frustrating. A commonly overlooked root cause is…
Fun for the Whole Family at the Auckland Botanic Gardens
With spectacular gardens featuring beautiful and diverse plant collections, the Auckland Botanic Gardens has so much to offer for the whole family. Their team…
How to Help Kids Adjust When Moving
By Jane Marsh Whether you’re thinking about moving, you’re in the process of moving or you’ve already gotten to where you want to go,…
WINTER ISSUE ON SALE NOW!
Happy TNP day, lovely people!🍂🍁🍃Our whopping winter issue 43 is now on sale across New Zealand and Australia. woohoo! Check out some of the…
The World’s First Baby Monitoring Sleeping Bag!
SmartSnugg is a well-designed system of alerts and notifications that ensures you can sleep more easily knowing that you’ll be woken if there’s a problem. DID YOU KNOW…
Tips for Dealing with Negative Thoughts
By Sarah Noble I’ve noticed a lot of negative thoughts creeping up on me lately. Sleep deprivation will do that to ya! I thought I’d remind myself…
Quality, Ethical, Fun Clothing for the Whole Family
A small, ethical, family-owned and operated company, based in the Wairarapa, Thunderpants produce New Zealand-made, quality, organic, durable clothing for the whole family, emblazoned with…
Screening for Depression During Pregnancy
By Dr. Dawn Kingston Our Team’s Research Many pregnant women and new mothers fear postpartum depression. They’ve heard about the tragic stories of women…
Capturing Moments Full of Love, Life & Connection
Jemma Mitchell has always had a creative heart and loves to express herself through art. From the moment she picked up her first camera,…
Blue Dust Collective: Spreading Positive Energy Through Art
Feeling disconnected from her community after her son was born, Renee Collocott came to the realisation that she needed to be surrounded by like-minded…
The Gap
By Haylee Hackenberg I’ve just welcomed my third child. We welcomed our little girl after a five-year gap. So much of my mothering identity…
Retreats that Combine Birth Preparation, Relaxation & Connection
From her own pregnancy experience, Sarah Nicholls knows only too well how important the support of the women in her antenatal class was to…
4 Proven Steps to Heal Digestion & Boost Gut Health
By Sofia Potente Did you know poor gut health is commonly linked to fatigue, anxiety, depression, weight gain, skin disorders and food sensitivities? The good…
Earth Aunty: Nurturing Women through Birth & Postpartum
Kellee Hollywood is a Holistic Birth and Postpartum Doula with a focus on holding space for women to birth on their own terms, without…
Breastfeeding after 12 Months and Dental Decay
By Emma Pickett Continuing to breastfeed after the first few months can bring some challenges. Sadly, one of the biggest struggles can be dealing…
How Children Learn
By Tracy Cassels In a world where we are constantly worrying about what we teach our children, focusing on explicit messages, I thought it…
Guiding Mums to Feeling & Becoming Their Best Self
It can be tough to reach your fitness and wellness goals as a mum, with lack of sleep, lack of energy and lack of…
Beautifully Preserving Children’s Artwork to Cherish Forever
Feeling both inspired and overwhelmed by the amount of beautiful artwork created by her children, Jules Waller set out to find a way to…
Over Medicalisation of Birth – What’s the Problem?
By Nickita Stark Birth. The mind conjures images of women screaming in agony, the sound of dramatic midwives shouting at women to ‘PUSH’, beepy…
How Can You Enforce Limits If You Don’t Use Force?
By Dr. Laura Markham “I’m struggling with how to enforce limits without a consequence. For example, brushing teeth — she’ll refuse. It’s not reasonable…
Making Yoga Accessible to Mums Everywhere
Lynley Middlemiss wants all mums to know that they are not alone. Having experienced the relentlessness and exhaustion of having a newborn (alongside pure…
Babies (and Toddlers) Wake Frequently at Night (Part 2)
By Mary Francell As babies grow older and become toddlers, Western parents often start expecting them to sleep longer and more independently. This is…
Gentle on Baby, Gentle on Nature
Recognising the needs of new parents and identifying a gap in the market, Kate Ferguson set off on a new challenge: to deliver safe,…
Am I Being Punished for Attempting to Breastfeed My Child?
By Sofie Eriksson Tongue ties and small mouths… I’ve had some heartbreaking disappointments with breastfeeding as I’ve written about before. The pain of not being able…
Hypnobirthing: Supporting the Holistic Journey into Motherhood
Jessica Spackman wants women to realise their incredible potential when it comes to childbirth and know that there is no single ideal birth, except one…
I Didn’t Know Motherhood Would Bring Such Loneliness
By Sarah Palmer How I’m building my village and creating the community of mums who will change the face of modern day motherhood. I’m an introvert…
Unique & Stylish Items for Babies & Mums
Jenna Welsh is a mum, designer, sewer and founder of Motlied Kids, a beautiful brand of baby clothing and accessories that not only function…
What to do About Other People’s Unruly Children
By Elizabeth Pantley Do you have a friend or family member whose children are unruly and disobedient – yet this parent does nothing to…
Find Your Style & Update Your Wardrobe, Sustainably
With a focus on style, empowerment and sustainability, qualified fashion designer Shiana Weir helps women find their sense of style, curating beautiful, preloved clothing,…
How Do You Find Yourself Again After Having a Baby?
By Sarah Noble A beautiful follower asked me this question today in my stories and I thought I’d offer my thoughts. First of all,…
Beautiful, Sustainable, Handmade Baby Items
With her love for sewing beginning in childhood, Hannah Wills went on to study design, pattern drafting and commercial sewing, before working as a…
Are Mothers the Ultimate Elite Athletes?⠀
By Belinda Haan Mothers have to be ‘on’ so much of the day, especially when there are babies and toddlers in the house. They…
Beautiful Balms & Healing Hands
Monique Low began educating herself on the formulation of topical products to help her son with his muscle strains and aches caused by his…
Does Your Child Hate Preschool? Here’s How You Can Help
By Kylee Harris Despite the benefits of sending your child to preschool, not every child enjoys going all the time. If your own child…
All Your Pregnancy, Birthing & Postpartum Needs in One Place
After welcoming her daughters into the world with two wonderful home births, Mirjana Medic recognised the need for better support products and education for…
How to Love Your Child Unconditionally
By Tracy Cassels One of the messages that is making its way to the mainstream is the importance of loving your child unconditionally. You…
Empowering Families on their Unique Parenting Journeys
Grow to Nurture is a Holistic Parenting Initiative founded by Midwife and Maternal & Child Health Nurse, Kate Baker. Her vision is to empower…
Wintertime
By Deborah Hide-Bayne I think nowadays we are a bit cut off from the seasons – winter was traditionally lived at a slower, more…
Aussie Mum’s Baby Sleep Toy Invention to Take the World by Storm!
My name is Peta and I am from a coastal beach town called Newcastle in N.S.W Australia. I have a super small family – hubby and one child – but…
Beautiful Gifts & Educational Products for Babies & Children
Suffering through the grief of losing her mother and main support person 10 years ago, Suzie Quartermain used sewing and creativity as a way…
Earthwise Oxy in a Box!
We have exciting news for eco-conscious laundry lovers! Earthwise’s beloved Oxygenated Whitener has moved to a more sustainable packaging option – a box! Earthwise…
Cute, Stylish, Quality Clothing that Grows with your Baby
When expecting your first child, making sure you have all the clothing you might need for your new little one can be overwhelming. As…
How a Natural, Real Food Pregnancy Helps Prevent Asthma, Eczema, and Allergies
By Michelle Henning As a child, I was always sick. I had recurring ear infections and suffered from candida. Any sort of cream, spray,…
Babies (and Toddlers) Wake Frequently at Night (Part One)
By Mary Francell Regressions. White noise machines. Charts of sleep needs by age. Wearable blankets. Sleep trackers. Today’s parents, at least those in WEIRD…
Revitalising Diversity through Unique Products & Clothing
For Kassidy Pupuo, it was her children that inspired her to start her own business. She was passionate about providing products and clothing that…
How Animals Benefit Children’s Emotional Development
By Jane Marsh Animals play significant roles in many people’s lives. In 2019, around 63 million American households had at least one pet. Whether…
Educational Resources to Inspire Young Learners
Sarah O’Connell was inspired by her own children to create learning resources to support them through preschool, kindergarten and the early primary years, and…
Childhood Friends: 3 Important Lessons We Can Learn about How to Be Good Humans
By Sarah R. Moore Childhood friends are so much more than meet the eye. Our children’s first relationships outside the home are noteworthy insofar…
Reusable & Biodegradable Handcrafted Beeswax Food Cloths
It was back in 2013 that Hannah Gooley was inspired to investigate alternative ways to store food, and reduce unnecessary waste heading to landfill….