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Compassionate, Caring Support for Breastfeeding Mums
byAnne Endres fully understands the need for extra care and support for breastfeeding mums and their families. Suffering through breastfeeding struggles herself, she wanted…
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Educating others about babywearing
By Brooke Maree Hey! You know it’s possible to educate kindly without jumping on the bandwagon of hate and shame, right? Let me get…
7 Microplastic Horrors Lurking in Common Childhood Items
By Danielle Vick Modern parents are frequently so stretched thin, we grasp at anything even remotely affordable that will make our kids happier and…
The Clever Body Series: The Beautiful Broad Ligament
By Claire Eccleston, Midwife, Spinning Babies ® approved trainer, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist. © 2020. This is the second article in a series of 12 articles exploring our…
Good Fund 2020 Fundraiser: A Solution to Period Poverty
Imagine, not being able to go to work, and therefore not getting paid for a few days because you have your period. Imagine telling…
A cup of sperm in my handbag was not how I pictured falling pregnant
By Jennifer Robertson We ALL have that picture in our head of how things are going to happen when we make the decision to…
To The Families Who Have Decided To Continue Homeschooling…
By Samantha Johnson … You are going to be OK. I never planned to be a homeschooling parent. In much the same way as I never…
How fish can introduce your child to responsibility and caregiving
By Kylee Harris An estimated 68% of American households own at least one pet, with some 90 million dogs and 94 million cats kept…
Compassionate, Caring Support for Breastfeeding Mums
Anne Endres fully understands the need for extra care and support for breastfeeding mums and their families. Suffering through breastfeeding struggles herself, she wanted…
Expanding Language & Learning Through Pretend Play
By Stephanie LoPresti There is a common misconception that imaginative play isn’t imperative to development, however, as a speech language pathologist, I am here…
You Are Completely Enough
By Lacey Owen She walks slowly toward labour and delivery cradling her tight swollen belly. A loving gesture she doesn’t even realise she’s making…
The Poo Diaries
By Anna Rose Today was the first time in ages catching up with a good friend. “We love playing ‘Macca’s Drive Through’ at the playground! Do your kids like McDonald’s?”…
4 tips for helping your kids feel their feelings
By Lisa Smith, The Peaceful Parent A couple years ago, I remember my then 11-year-old boy woke up on the wrong side of the bed….
In Praise of Boredom
By Alison Binks Your home is small, or beginning to feel small now. The kids are home. And the creative brain of your little…
Let Them Be Young
By Annika Hamilton The world they live in is a scary place. There are so many challenges that they may face. But if they…
How to Introduce Your Dog and Your New Baby
By Elizabeth Pantley When you’re a dog owner and it’s time to welcome a brand new (human) member to your family, what is the…
What Covid-19 has taught us about the fourth trimester
By Sara Laharnar You can understand why women are anxious about being pregnant in the middle of a global pandemic. Aside from the fear…
How to Teach Your Children to Appreciate the Planet
By Emily Folk We live on one of the coolest planets in the solar system, but it’s easy to take it for granted because…
25 Fun Acts of Kindness for Kids
By Sarah R. Moore We know that genuine gratitude is scientifically proven to be good for people. Further, there are few better ways to…
Parenting and Peace
By Lelia Schott Peaceful parenting is more of a lifestyle than a parenting style. Peaceful parenting doesn’t mean we don’t experience conflict, it means we’re…
Minimuds: Overcoming the Crowd
By Kim Lancaster As a young designer and commercial dressmaker, I was always drawn to colour and contrasts, style, and simple functional design. On…
Babywearing in the time of Coronavirus
By Dr. Rosie Knowles We are certainly living in challenging times with the coronavirus, a global pandemic, schools and businesses being closed, restrictions placed…
10 gut friendly, healthier party food ideas that kids will actually eat!
By Sofia Potente So I have a confession. I used to dread going to kids’ birthday parties. Don’t get me wrong – I love…
All of Me
By Sally Saint As the changes circulate around us all more and more, like the gaseous rings around the planet Saturn, what we thought was…
Making breastfeeding work when you #StayAtHome
By Emma Pickett So, you are home with your new baby. Someone said something to you antenatally about ‘taking time’ as a new family,…
A Mid-Life Crisis or A Mini-Break?
By Victoria Vanstone I’m 43. I guess I’m halfway through my life. I’ve done lots. I’ve travelled the world. I’ve had many jobs, many…
Empowering Women To Make Positive Health & Wellbeing Choices
With almost 10 years in the health and wellness industry, Melanie Hansen has helped hundreds of women make positive changes in their lives. As an…
Instead of Grounding Your Kid: 12 Steps To Teach a Lesson
By Dr. Laura Markham “Dr. Laura – Could you write about transitioning to positive discipline for parents of older kids? If I start Peaceful…
Stylish & Unique: Handmade Accessories for Kids
After the birth of her son, Jenna Welsh was inspired to use her creativity and fashion design knowledge to start her own business, creating…
Is it “Giving In” or “Responding”?
By Tracy Cassels We’ve probably all been told that we can’t go back once we’ve started something with our kids. It may be something…
Sustainable, Ethical Living for the Conscious Consumer
Feeling overwhelmed with how inaccessible and time consuming it could be to make an informed choice on product and brand alternatives, twin sisters Helen and…
Capturing Beautiful Moments Through Photography
Turning her creative hobby into a business, lifestyle photographer Jenna Duxbury creates beautiful, warm, soulful imagery while documenting the emotion of womenhood. At Opal…
Arbonne: Plant-Based Products For Healthy Living
With her first baby on the way, Angela Leslie was in search of a more flexible way of working, that would allow her to…
What’s the Problem with Time-Out, Anyway?
By Larissa Dann Lately, it seems parents and carers feel disempowered. We’re not supposed to smack, and now even time-out is being questioned. So…
Do You Struggle With Guilt Mama?
I feel guilty when I ask my partner to have a turn trying to settle our teething son. I feel guilty when my son hurts…
Designed by our family, ‘The natural choice for your family’
Created by midwife and mum of two Carla, Madannah Original was first released in April 2017 as a skin remedy for nappy rash, dermatitis and dry…
Wholefood Gummies and Capsules: Packed With Nutritional Goodness
René Purcell was looking for ways to get her daughter, who has Down syndrome and autism, to eat healthily and get the nutrition her body…
Let nature provide the resources – developing children’s language skills in the great outdoors
By Alex Trichilo Do you find yourself constantly worrying that your child might not develop their vocabulary like the kids in your mothers’ group? Or they…
My Beautiful Self: Transitioning to a better you
After going through her own journey of discovery, Deidre Schill gained a lot of insight into the challenges many of us face in our…
Scented Modelling Dough for Learning & Creative Fun
With her children all at school, Teena Lusty wanted to use her time and her creativity to produce something fun and educational for children….
Helping Kids Enjoy Their First Day At School
By Kylee Harris Most children in the world start school at the age of six, and while some children with older siblings may be…
Supporting Women Through Pre- & Post-Natal Yoga
An experienced pre- and post-natal yoga instructor, Lynley Middlemiss wanted to create a supportive community for women dealing with big changes in their lives, and give…
Smiling Tums: On-the-go options for hungry tummies
Life can get extremely busy as a parent. Making sure your little ones receive the best possible care, along with a to-do list as…
5 Ways to Exercise While Physical Distancing and Pregnant
By Dr. Dawn Kingston What do you think about exercising while physical distancing? What about exercising while physical distancing and pregnant at the same time? …
Love to Dream: For a Better Night’s Sleep
Hana-Lia Krawchuk, founder of Love To Dream™ and the inventor of the Newborn to Toddler Sleep system™, knows that necessity really is the mother…
5 things not to say to a mother suffering from anxiety (and what you should say instead)
By Haylee Hackenberg Motherhood is tough. So is anxiety. And when combined, mothering through anxiety can sometimes feel impossible. Mental health still faces a…
Fun, Brain-Based Activities For Kids
Passionate about inspiring and teaching young people, Victoria Jenkins uses her 20 years’ experience as a primary school teacher to educate others about the…
Made By Nature: Pure, Organic Skincare Products
Derived from the earth, World Organics skincare products are created using only clean, natural ingredients, without the use of toxins or confusing chemicals. At…
Me Time: Empowering Women to Take Care of Themselves
Joselayne Macdonald is passionate about making a positive change. She encourages women to take time for themselves and focus on their own health and wellbeing. Me Time With Josie gives…
3 tips for Thriving, Reparenting and Healing from Your Own Childhood Experiences
By Rachel Tomlinson **Trigger Warning ** Before we get into this article please be very aware of your own lived experiences, if they are…
Jumping Jack: Simple & Sustainable Second-Hand Shopping
Mum of two Sarah Bando was becoming increasingly frustrated at the lack of options for selling on baby clothes that her children had grown…
