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Birthcare: Free Early Pregnancy Clinic
by The Natural Parent MagazineBirthcare is a primary maternity hospital for birthing and postnatal care and provides free support, care and education to mothers, babies and their families….
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Whispers of the heart
By Leila Schott She asked, “Mom what made you decide not to punish us?” I replied, “Because I believe in you. And I want…
Gentle parenting 101
By Dilshad Bhamgara Parents, grandparents, teachers, caregivers, all of us really have the power to transform the world, by the way we connect, interact…
Babywearing – common areas of complaint
By Rynette Tan & Louise Yow Shoulder/neck pain The large majority of caregivers tend to carry babies on their front using a soft structured…
Self-care in the age of the chronically busy mama
By Hayley Bukhamsin Mamas are the centre of the universe for their littlies. We’re their safe space, their sustenance, their primary source of love, and everything…
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…
I’m Becoming a Mother… Is it Safe to Keep My Pets Around?
By Dr. Dawn Kingston Just this week Google told me that some visitors to this site were looking up information on what they should…
Being a mum and what I said to our children
By Kate Barnes To the world you may be one person but to one person you may be the world Bill Wilson A while…
How to cope with sleep deprivation
By Lauren Heffernan Accept it, be grateful and then DANCE! Yup, you read that right, my sleep tip for coping with sleep deprivation is…
Co-sleeping – For 33 Years
By Dilshad Bhamgara I’ve co-slept for all the 33 years of my life. Being born and raised in a South Asian country, bed-sharing was…
Babywearing: Is it for me?
By Rynette Tan & Louise Yow Babywearing is the art of carrying your child. Babywearing is a practice from olden times that has seen a resurgence…
How can you encourage your family to go greener?
By Kylee Harris If you are as worried about climate change as millions of people are across the globe, the good news is that…
This is how I want you to grow up
By Emma Heaphy This is how I want you to grow up. In a happy home, a loving home, a safe home. Smiling when you’re happy,…
How does drinking water impact child development?
By Emily Folk Each year, more than 2 million children die from water and sanitation-related illnesses, making waterborne disease a major leading cause of under-5 mortality….
Science Fiction for Kids: Possibility and Resourceful Creativity
By Nelle Myrica Donaldson Choosing a Fantasy Door: History vs. Sci-Fi What if you could choose between changing the past and changing the future? In Back to the Future (1985),…
Exercises to help with Babywearing
By Rynette Tan & Louise Yow For marathon runners, training helps to keep you in shape and prepares the body to take on the…
What is Positive Parenting?
By Sarah R. Moore Positive parenting goes by many names: authoritative or gentle parenting, peaceful parenting, attachment parenting, positive discipline, mindful and conscious parenting,…
Let’s guard the guardians: Back midwives
By Freya Hill The first photo I ever took of my daughter was of her in the arms of our midwife. In the photo,…
When your child hits you: a script
By Dr. Laura Markham “For me the biggest problem still remains my own anger and fear when my boy is crossing the line —…
From hobby to profession: Capturing the beauty of the world through a lens
With a career as a flight attendant allowing her to travel and explore the world, Hanny took the opportunity to photograph the amazing places…
Tips on how to build a healthy immune system
By Beth Bonfiglio With equality and gender diversity being a hot topic among women in business, is it any wonder why women are the…
5 Aussie kids’ albums that parents will love too
By Haylee Hackenberg Prior to having my first child, I was known to sanctimoniously declare (amongst other things) that MY children would NOT be…
Want to be good parents?
By Manasee Joshi Want to be good parents? Sprinkle some magic of attention on yourself first. Sounds mean doesn’t it when I put it…
Morning sickness: 9 natural ways to get relief
By Donna Maurer Pregnancy may be a natural process, but that doesn’t mean it’s always comfortable. Some women deal with food aversions… like strong…
Birthcare: Free Early Pregnancy Clinic
Birthcare is a primary maternity hospital for birthing and postnatal care and provides free support, care and education to mothers, babies and their families….
Beautiful, meaningful jewellery for your children to cherish
Purchasing Bo + Bala was a dream come true for Miranda Simmons, who had grown up with a passion for jewellery. Their beautiful pieces promote positive energy and…
Auckland Folk Festival 2020
The 2020 Auckland Folk Festival bags a stellar line up of International & NZ artists, providing the perfect weekend of music to round out…
How raising animals benefits children
By Emily Folk When kids leave their shoes in the living room or the front door open, we often say something like, “I didn’t…
Why dental hygiene should begin in toddlerhood
By Kylee Harris Around 42% of children aged two to eleven have had cavities in their primary teeth, according to the National Institute of Dental…
Ritalia: Supporting the health and happiness of your children
After her daughter suffered heath issues as a baby, Rita Panico realised the importance of having access to the right baby products. As a…
Honesty, Anger and Parenting
By Dr. Laura Markham “Dr. Laura…I think we as parents need to be honest about our own anger, disappointment, sadness about our child’s choices…” …
Ethically conscious: beautiful organic cotton clothing for kids
A brand for the ethically-conscious parent, Earthlings produces beautiful and environmentally-responsible organic cotton clothing for babies, toddlers and kids. Here, Emma Hall talks about how…
The gift of calm: cool and stylish sensory products
After receiving an autism diagnosis for her son, Allanah Bazzard was disappointed at the lack of sensory products available in New Zealand. She launched Sensory Sam to provide parents…
5 tips for calming anxiety around mealtimes
By Beth Bonfiglio How to recognise anxiety around mealtimes If your anxiety is affecting mealtimes with your child, and if you answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you really…
Beautiful, practical gift boxes for new mums
With 2 young children of her own, Kerri Gibson understands how challenging and overwhelming motherhood can be. With her business, Mama Life, she hopes to…
Life-changing, milk-boosting lactation cookies
After struggling with milk production with all of her children, a friend suggested to Krissy Oliver that she should try some locally-made lactation cookies…
Family and holidays: 6 ways to find joy
By Sarah Moore Trees and lights. Family and holidays. For many of us, these are naturally joyful pairs (trees and lights are especially exciting…
Keeping stress at bay for busy parents this Christmas
By Jane McClurg This time of year can get very overwhelming, with deadlines to reach, school holidays to organise, meals to make and take to Christmas functions,…
Why neuroplasticity is the secret ingredient in the early years
Did you know that every child is born with a staggering 100 billion neurons in their brain? That’s a galaxy worth of nerve cells ready…
What if Grandma gives me soap?
By Kelly Eden Before every Christmas and birthday when my kids were younger, we played a little game: The terrible presents game. We took turns thinking…
Enjoy the soothing, healing properties of aloe vera
Petra Thoma is passionate about the products she sells through her business Live Healthy and Forever. Using and believing in these products has helped her to achieve…
Get your early bird to wake later
By Elizabeth Pantley Is your child’s inner alarm clock set much too early? Here are some tips to get her to sleep longer. It is true…
Empowering mums through exercise
After dealing with the stress of a hectic full-time job whilst parenting, and experiencing workplace bullying, Emily Stock decided to put the wellbeing of her and…
Plant-based skincare that heals, calms and nourishes
With her background in pharmaceuticals combined with her passion for plants and botanicals, Karen Cheah set out to create all-natural, plant-based skincare products to alleviate…
Baby Blues
By Jess Urlichs I sit on the hospital bed as a new mother, which I became in mere seconds, to a perfectly healthy baby. The…
Making parenting easier: innovative, practical, safe parenting solutions
Inspired by her three children and her own experiences of being a parent, Tanya Harry set out to find products that would make parenting…
New parents’ Christmas to-do list
By Elizabeth Barlettah Becoming parents is a huge turning point in your life. As newbie parents, you face many challenges and make memories. There…
Pure herbal teas: support through pregnancy, birth and beyond
With a background in naturopathy, nutrition and herbalism, Chalimah Jeanne was inspired to create a range of organic teas that would support her patients and their…
What is holistic education?
Self-reflective, creative, intrinsically motivated beings with a balanced world view is the ultimate goal of holistic education. Holistic education models celebrate the child for…
No, my child doesn’t believe in Santa
By Tracy Cassels The holidays are rolling around and if you live in a Christian-centric culture, chances are you are facing the onslaught of Santa…
All-natural, botanically-inspired skincare products
With a love for nature and the outdoors, Michelle Brittain set out to produce botanically-inspired skin products that are 100% natural and organic. Koa Organics products are specially…