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All Your Daycare Options in One Place
bySpace by Xplor is your daycare-finding dream come true. You can think of it as an assistant that only helps you with the important…
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All Your Daycare Options in One Place
Space by Xplor is your daycare-finding dream come true. You can think of it as an assistant that only helps you with the important…
4 Moves for Whole Body Strength
By Laura Mason If you’re reading this magazine, I’m assuming you’re a parent and that you are probably stealing away time to do so….
Nature’s Pharmacy Â
By Karen Cheah I’ve always been passionate about plant and botanicals. Not only their beauty and aliveness, but also how plants have evolved to…
The Freedom & Bonding of Babywearing
The age-old, natural custom of carrying babies in wraps and slings is familiar in many countries and cultures, with ancient roots all around the…
The 7 real reasons you’re not sleeping – and how to fix them
By Sofia Potente I see you there, tossing and turning, trying to sleep. Can’t switch off the endless mind chatter. The harder you try, the…
Supporting Parents to Foster Deep, Connected Relationships with their Children
As a CranioSacral Therapist, Physiotherapist and Parent Educator, Shelley Clarke is passionate about the body, nervous system and the health and wellbeing of children…
Sharing the Love of Movement: Wellness for Body & Mind
Jane Pascoe is a movement teacher based in Nelson, New Zealand who specialises in mat Pilates, Yoga, Dance and Barre. She has always been…
Supportive Education Resources for the Postnatal Parent
Founded by midwife Ashley Bonham, Beyond The Bump aims to offer support, guidance, information and education to new parents across Aotearoa New Zealand. Noticing…
Achieve Your Health Goals & Rediscover Your Zest for Life
Beth Reading wants women to know how good they can feel in both body and mind with regular sessions of precise, careful movement. Whether…
Merino Kids: The Natural Choice
By Paula Petrie Merino Kids is an international award-winning textile company from New Zealand that specialises in using 100% natural fibres for the design of…
Find Peace Within Your Family Through Conscious Parenting Support
With her background in early childhood and parent education, followed by six years as a full-time mum, Caitlin Hocken became a Parenting Coach through…
Organic, Ethical, Sustainable Women’s Clothing Handmade in NZ
New Zealand brand Quinn grew from founder Faith Hardy’s desire to be better – for the environment, her family and the future. Rediscovering her…
Connect With Your Pelvic Floor
Based on Integrative Pelvic Health® studies as well as years of personal experience and healing, Dominika Alaya’s vision is to encourage women to take the next…
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…
Perfectly Curated Gift Boxes for that Special New ArrivalÂ
There’s something really special about gifting that brings so much excitement and joy to both the recipient and the gift giver. For sisters Nikki…
Affordable, Eco-Friendly Kids’ Accessories for a More Sustainable Life
Inspired by her two sons and her own desire to live more sustainably, Kymberlee Bruhn went in search of eco-friendly products that didn’t come…
Baby Only Wants to Sleep On You, Be Held By You, Or Just Have Cuddles All Day Long? They’re Not “Broken”, It’s Normal!
By Brooke Maree Four years ago, I thought my daughter had a “sleep problem”. I could not understand why she wanted to sleep soundly…
Finding Fulfilment, Happiness & Confidence in Your Everyday Life
After going on her own journey of healing and discovery, Kate Jones wanted to create a safe place where women could be vulnerable, curious,…
Eco Baby Products that Don’t Cost the EarthÂ
Modern cloth nappies have a reputation for being a lot of extra work, but that is simply not true. A lack of accurate information…
Does Stress Affect Women & Men Differently?
By Stephanie Sullivan We all have experienced stress, and most people are familiar with the characteristic “fight or flight” response to stress. There are physical…
Guiding You to Live the Life You Dream ofÂ
Natasha Waltham is passionate about coaching her clients to live their most authentic lives. With her warm, positive and nurturing personality, she coaches with…
Separation Anxiety: What it is & tips to help your child feel more at ease when separated from you Â
By Aileen Dunbar Do you feel like your child is glued to your leg right now and you can’t seem to catch a break?…
Supporting Women to Create a Healthy Lifestyle
Simone Louise wanted to create a supportive community of like-minded women, encouraging and empowering one another to live their best, healthiest lives. Through Simone…
Delicious, Natural Lactation Hot Chocolate for Milking Mamas
Mum-of-two Ally Fensham has always been passionate about women’s health and all things motherhood. Conscious of what she was putting into her body while…
Simple Tips For Bringing Your Second Baby Home!
By Elizabeth Pantley Adding a second child to the family changes everything. The postpartum time produces a whirl of emotions that envelops everyone in…
Be Kind to Your Body & The Planet with Pure, Honest Skincare
With a passion for natural skincare, Krystel Daly was disappointed with products claiming to be natural, when in fact they contained ingredients that were…
Comfort & Style Through Pregnancy, Labour, Nursing & Beyond
From pregnancy to labour, nursing and the years beyond, The Comfort Mama has designed a ready-to-wear dress line that doesn’t compromise on comfort or…
Building Safe Sleeping Spaces for Parents & Babies
Those early days, weeks and months of motherhood are some of the most wonderful, tiring and memorable times of your life: they are a…
A Naturopath’s Perspective on Behavioural Issues in Children
By Balanced Beings At Balanced Beings, we are seeing an increase in the number of children in clinic with parents concerned about behavioural issues,…
Online & Mobile: Stylish, Comfortable Maternity & Nursing Wear
Lauren Oakley started The Bump Boutique in order to offer the choice of great maternity wear to new and expecting mums. She also wanted to make…
Making Health Fun Again, For The Whole Family
With a focus on family health, Naturopathic Nutritionist Jessica Bruce provides holistic support whatever your health story so far. Offering a personal, fun, face-to-face…
Bespoke & Organic Cacao Products: Supporting Samoan Communities through Fair, Ethical Trade
At Living Koko, they create small batch, guilt-free indulgence with their bespoke cacao products, made from the richest cacao beans from the Samoan Islands….
Achieving Wellness Through Breastfeeding
By Emily Brittingham At this moment in time, the idea of ‘wellness’ is being promoted far and wide, the word itself appearing regularly in…
Cheeky Lactation Treats to Nurture & Nourish Mums from the Inside Out
As a first-time mum navigating her way through early motherhood, Kellie Field found herself sleep deprived and in need of a good laugh. She…
Breastfeeding Bras that are Leakproof, Comfortable, Easy & Stylish
As a breastfeeding mum, Aja Perez had had enough of leaking through her bra, and the discomfort of breast pads that wouldn’t stay in…
Educational Resources for Medically Complex Children
Busy Books are suitable for all the beautiful children of the world, of all ages and all abilities, including those with medically complex conditions,…
Little Mirrors: A Vlog about Family & Business
Iolanthe and Yule have been building successful businesses for 17 years. Now they are building a family together. Unsure of how their lives would…
Gorgeous Gift Calendars to Count Down to a New Baby
The idea for The Event Advent came about when Gemma Wistrand was pregnant during Christmas and was looking for an alternative to chocolate advent…
The eye-watering costs of non-PHARMAC drugsÂ
Imagine being in need of a life-saving or life-extending drug that could set you back hundreds of thousands of dollars a year because it…
Why Kids Blame and Lash Out – and How To Help Them
By Dr. Laura Markham “My 7 year old daughter has started wanting to make other people (mainly her brother) hurt when she is emotionally…
Can microbes be the superheroes your family has been looking for?
By Laila Helena In an overly clean and sanitised world, is it possible that we have become too hygienic? With allergies, skin issues, asthma, and gut…
Natural Balms for Delicate Skin & Wax Melts to Delight the Senses
Starting out as a hobby, Nestaaniia Curran began making her own wax melts at home and gifting them to friends and family members. Receiving…
Supporting Pregnant & Postnatal Women to Achieve Their Health & Fitness Goals
Wherever you are on your pre- or postnatal journey, Ninja Mums can help you reach your health and fitness goals, making you feel strong,…
Your Baby’s Sleep is Not The Magic Key to Your WellnessÂ
By Sarah Palmer We need to stop seeing our baby’s sleep as the magic key to our wellness as parents. We need to stop…
Are You Afraid Of A Big Bad Birth?Â
How fear affects birth and 4 simple steps to overcome it. By Jessica Perryman @templewellnessandyoga Throughout many cultures, stories are told as a way of…
TikTok dad’s foolproof hack to help kids calm down
Check out this clever Dad’s foolproof hack to help kids calm down.If you’ve had a toddler or preschooler, you’ll know that small problems can…
Treasure Those Precious First Moments for a Lifetime
After giving birth to her first daughter, Emily Barrett loved taking photographs of her to capture those special moments as she grew. Now with…
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…
Supporting Mums & Their Babies to Nourish Their Bodies & Thrive
After giving birth to her first baby in 2021, Ebony Cohalan struggled with postpartum depletion, lack of support and confusing information during those early…
Natural. Ethical. Sustainable: Stylish Garments for Pregnant & Nursing Mums
At Eva Rose NZ, they create beautifully designed, timeless, functional and hardwearing pieces for pregnant, postpartum and nursing mamas. Designed and made exclusively in…