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Ritalia: Supporting the health and happiness of your children
by The Natural Parent MagazineAfter her daughter suffered heath issues as a baby, Rita Panico realised the importance of having access to the right baby products. As a…
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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…
Mindful Response to Children’s Tantrums and Meltdowns in Public
By Ainee Cha A child’s emotional tantrum and meltdown can be frustrating for any parent. It used to send me into a state of…
Take your time, Mama
By Sarah Noble You are a mother forever. There’s no rush. It takes time to adjust to motherhood. It takes time to get to know your baby. It…
Absence
By Jeremy Majid On a recent trip to the library, I came across an intriguing cook book. It was not just a collection of…
Encouraging parents and babies to thrive: in-home and online care
Libby & Co was born out of a passion for helping parents and their babies thrive, after finding a lack of support for families in…
The art of reconciliation among children
By Megen Hibbins Reconciliation can be a difficult balance to achieve, especially when the forces of negativity are well and truly at play. So how do we…
Sustainably-sourced, cruelty-free, botanical skincare products
Jeunifique founder Ayesha Das has used her passions for skincare, wellbeing and the environment to create sustainably-sourced, cruelty-free skin products made with beautiful botanical blends. The result…
Simpler and Harder
By Freya Hill Someone asked me the other day if I find taking care of my six-month-old baby equivalent work to a full-time job….
Beautiful, natural photography to capture those special moments
Johanna Baty is a hugely talented and passionate photographer. She loves to capture those raw, unique moments. As part of her diploma, she created…
A Green Christmas: 8 Tips for Sustainability
By Sarah Moore Growing up, I always wanted a white Christmas – there was just something magical about waking up to a blanket of…
Aromatherapy for Mood, Memories and Emotions
It is well known that essential oils can be used for many physical ailments but perhaps the most popular way of using them is…
Make better choices about your health and lifestyle
Odette Burns is passionate about showing others how they can make small and simple changes to their day-to-day lives to reduce toxicity and become healthier,…
Get your fussy eater to love broccoli with these 3 tips
By Beth Bonfiglio If you’re thinking that it would be easier to circumnavigate the world in a rowing boat than get your child to…
Beautiful, timeless, quality clothing and accessories for kids
Alyssa Jouk was inspired by her children to set up her beautiful business, Karibou. Her mission was to create beautifully-made, vintage-inspired clothing, shoes, and…
The NZ Super Nanny: creating harmony in your home
With a passion for teaching and coaching, Jessie Buttons, “The New Zealand Super Nanny” is using her extensive experience to help and empower parents, nannies…
Encourage Baby’s Learning Process
By Elizabeth Pantley Babies understand more than you think! You little one may not be able to talk, but he has the use of five…
The Impact of Infertility Stress on Couples’ Mental Health
By Dawn Kingston The impact of stress on couples undergoing infertility treatment is common, underestimated and unaddressed. The beginning We find that when couples…
Total Wellness Esperance: Supporting the environment and improving your health
Jenell Brown is passionate about protecting the environment for future generations to enjoy. By launching her business, Total Wellness Esperance, she has made it…
Are Dogs Beneficial for a Child’s Health?
By Emily Folk Children love dogs – and rightfully so. These fluffy friends provide kids with unconditional love, hours of playtime and strong companionship….
ELChemy Essentials: Supporting day-to-day health and emotional needs
Elke Chapman is hugely passionate about helping and providing support, particularly to children, with their health and emotional wellbeing. Here she tells her story…
Motherhood – in the raw: A self-help book
After suffering physical and emotional pain from a traumatic pregnancy and birth, and while supporting her partner through severe depression, Megan de Gee was inspired to…
Good child syndrome
By Adrienne Wood So you’re worried about your strong-willed child, but did you ever spare a thought for your “good” child? Nisha came in the…
Gentle babywearing exercises for postpartum mums
By Rynette Tan Babywearing exercises can be fun and enjoyable, and are an excellent way for mums to get a good workout while bonding with bub. For…
Gobstopperz: stylish and functional baby accessories
Brooke Coulter set up her business, Gobstopperz, to provide stylish and sensory cuddlers/holders, designed to keep you from losing precious items, such as soothers and teethers. Here she…
My friend asked me honestly, should she have a baby
By Jess Urlichs My friend messaged me today and said she can’t decide if she wants to have a baby. Her text read: “I’ve worked so…
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…