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Why a Postpartum Doula is the Essential Support You Didn’t Know You Needed
byBy Mellanie Crane “Did you know that after birthing your baby you have an internal wound the size of a dinner plate?”. This question…
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Why a Postpartum Doula is the Essential Support You Didn’t Know You Needed
By Mellanie Crane “Did you know that after birthing your baby you have an internal wound the size of a dinner plate?”. This question…
Placenta Encapsulation Services: Providing Support & awareness to Birthing Families
As a mother of 3 children herself, Louise Rostock strongly believes that birthing women and their families should have the right to choose to…
Tips from a therapist: How to avoid tantrums & improve emotional connection with your child
By Jo Bealey We all know that parenting is a complex and challenging journey that often leaves us parents feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. However,…
Beautifully Illustrated Storybooks for Your Children to Enjoy
Hayley Elliott-Kernot is an artist, writer and illustrator based in Aotearoa New Zealand. Reading and telling stories has always been an integral part of her…
Luxury Hand-Poured Soy Candles & Melts
After tragically losing her two horses that had been such a huge part of her life, Louise Farmer was seeking something to fill the…
Who is Rumi + Sol? The Creator of Beautiful, Ethically Made Dresses for Nursing Mums
Struggling with her breastfeeding journey and finding it difficult to find stylish, feeding-friendly clothing, Olivia Drochmann soon found she wasn’t alone. This is how…
A planned hospital birth is too risky for me, here’s why
Chantelle Scott is a Holistic Birth Mentor at Grow & Glow Birth who works with women in pregnancy and preconception to explore their birth…
Parents Feel Separation Anxiety, Too!
By Elizabeth Pantley It’s one of the secrets of parenthood: Not just children get separation anxiety! Many parents are unprepared for the feelings of…
The Ultimate Heating Solution for On-The-Go Parents
Faced with the challenge of warming baby milk on the go, Elysia Krstevski was surprised at the lack of innovation on the market. Alongside…
Mother’s Soul-Work: Conception, Pregnancy, After Birth and MotherhoodÂ
Isabella Ridler teaches and guides women to thrive prior to conception, during birth, postpartum and through motherhood. She walks the path alongside women, co-creating…
Natural & Nurturing Sleep Support
Having struggled herself with sleep deprivation when her first daughter was born, who suffered with colic and silent reflux, Lacey Lubbers decided she wanted…
Why Children Need to Move and How Montessori Can Help!
Movement is essential for the healthy development of the mind and body! 💪👶 Montessori’s approach to education emphasises the importance of movement from a newborn…
Modern Cloth Nappies & Sustainable Baby Products for Your Eco-Parenting Journey
Starting their cloth nappy journey back in 2020 when their first daughter was born, Adelle Heard and her husband Jack have always been passionate…
Helping Women & Children Create a Calmer Space Within Themselves
Melanie Du Plessis established Happy Thoughts Co in 2022 with the vision to empower clients to be the best version of themselves. Based in…
It’s a good thing you’re not perfect!
By Dr. Laura Markham Have you ever: If you didn’t answer Yes to at least one of these questions, you’re probably not a parent….
Bed-In-A-Bag: Comfortable, Luxurious & Perfect for Any Space
Wanting to do something completely different with her life, Helen Bygate took the plunge towards starting her own business. Dragging out her mum’s old…
Guiding You Into Your Light
Inspired by the love and loss her mother experienced after the young passing of her father, it gave Chantelle Augustus a greater understanding of the…
7 Reasons Why Your Iron Levels Aren’t Improving
By Melanie Nolan More than 1 billion people worldwide are suffering from iron deficiency. And despite supplementing, so many people are finding their iron…
Peace Talks: Teaching Practical, Life-Changing Communication Skills to Transform Relationships
Sally and Jorinde share a vision of a world where kindness, compassion and peace are the norm, and parents receive the care and support they need. They…
The Secret is in the Mother’s Voice – The Koola Doll™ and Sing to Sleep Technology
Imagine your newborn was constantly in pain, so much so that they barely slept. This was our family’s reality for the first year of…
Lamington Merino Wool Baby Socks + Tights – The Natural Choice!
Merino wool products have become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly for babies. From socks to sleeping bags, merino wool has become the number…
Helping Mums Heal & Grow Towards a Happier, Fitter, Healthier Version of Themselves
A busy mum to two young children, Jane Ariztegieta Scott understands all too well the challenges of finding time for yourself. She started YourMumFit…
10 Things to Know about Designing a Backyard Space for Toddlers
By Jane Marsh Designing a backyard space for your toddlers can be fun and rewarding. You get to tap into your creativity and planning…
Toy Rotation: An Effective Way to Keep Children Engaged and Learning
As parents, we want the best for our children, and providing them with toys and playthings is a big part of that. Toys are…
Creative Visions of Motherhood to be Cherished Forever
A passionate mother with creativity in her veins, Hazel wanted to find a way to integrate motherhood and creative expression. Starting out felting mostly…
Stylish, Waterproof, Reversible Play Mats in Gorgeous Designs
At Rockabye River, they are driven by the belief that children’s imaginations should be nurtured and encouraged to develop through play and exploration. The…
Big Kids Pants: Pants They Love to Wear
Mum-of-five Jenny Yarndley started making reusable training pants when her own children were toilet training, after struggling to find anything on the market that…
Happy Baby, Happy Planet: A Community to Buy or Borrow, Sell or Rent
At GORGO, they believe that although you can’t change what you need for your baby, you can make a choice to leave a smaller…
5 Ways to Support Your Children through Grief
By Tenille Bentley Last week, our pet rabbit, which we’ve had for six years, suddenly died. My daughter was really close to her pet…
Stylish Streetwear for Kids Wanting to be Comfortable in their Skin AND their Clothes
At Sherif, they understand that kids often don’t want fussy clothes or slogans, or clothing that society has decided is for a boy or…
Practical & Pretty Maternity & Feeding Wear
The idea for Born Maternity came about when Bronwyn Richardson was pregnant. Struggling to find affordable, quality and comfortable clothing that didn’t come from…
10 things you can do to be kinder to yourself as a Mum without needing help from anyone else
By Mandy Rees Asking for help is good, and I’m a great advocate of calling in your village, but it’s not always possible. You…
Guiding Women to Live a Life Full of Passion & Purpose
Having successfully changed the trajectory of her own life, after suffering through abuse, self-neglect and addiction, Kali Walters chose to do things differently and…
Birth
By Hayley Zemontas For all the c-section mothers willingly cleaved apart,who dreamed of ‘natural’ labour with all your stubborn heart. This truly has no bearing on how…
How Seed Cycling Helps Balance Hormones Naturally
By Sofia Potente Dealing with hormonal symptoms such as PMS, moodiness or pre-menstrual fatigue and cramping? Did you know that an ancient holistic remedy…
The Secret to a Happy Life: Perfect Balance or Imperfect Boundaries?
By Stephanie Sullivan Part 1:Â “Balance”, the elusive goal I am really not a fan of the term “work/life balance”. Yes, I use the term,…
How Your Family Benefits When You Prioritise Your Relationship & How To do This
By Nicole Koelewijn I think some parents believe making time for each other in the form of date nights or regular moments without their…
Why the EASY baby routine is anything but easy
By Taylor Kulik Most mums who have spent any amount of time on the internet trying to figure out how to make their baby…
The Importance of Self-Care for Busy Parents
By Angeli Marie Shaw Let’s face it. As a parent, we need all the help we can get when it comes taking care of…
The Benefits of All-Natural Sheepskin Pram Liners
Whether it’s a leisurely stroll in the park, a shopping trip or a coffee shop break, we all want our babies to be settled…
Is It All Good in the Motherhood?
It’s pretty tough, motherhood, isn’t it? Even for a woman who, on the outside, looks like she’s got her shit not only together, but…
Why are Doulas Becoming So Popular in Australia?
By Vicki Hobbs This could be because maternity care has changed and become more medicalised hospital maternity care. Women are choosing doulas because they…
When Your Baby Has Separation Anxiety
By Elizabeth Pantley From the time that babies become aware of the world around them they begin to form important relationships with the people…
Reusable Coffee Pods that Don’t Cost the Earth
PodNSave is run by a mother-daughter team, Hayley and Erika, who are based in East Auckland, New Zealand. With their reusable coffee pods, you no…
Babywearing Can Support the Essential Formation of the Mother-Baby Dyad
By Dr. Rosie Knowles The mother-baby dyad is truly the foundation of human health and wellbeing. As Donald Winnicott famously said, “there is no…
“It’s like a switch has flipped”: The older baby nursing strike
By Emma Pickett This article is focused on breast refusal that sometimes happens at around 8-12 months (although those ages are not set in…
Kiwi parents worry about kids’ tech use, but struggle to control their own – advice from parenting expert Nathan Wallis & nib
Leading health insurer nib New Zealand (nib) has released further findings from its fourth annual State of the Nation Parenting Survey. The survey, which…
Is there an easier way to manage my weight?
This is something I’m often asked when discussing weight struggles with those who reach out to us for help. And to be honest, I’d…
Beautiful Must-Haves for Mama and Baby
Kassie Callaghan is a wife, mother-of-two and artist with a passion for all things motherhood. With the support of her husband Aaron, she created…
As My Child Moves to Adulthood, Am I Treasuring the Moments?
By Larissa Dann I trail my daughter at the beach and dip a cautious toe into the receding water. I look ahead and, suddenly,…