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SUMMER ISSUE OUT NOW!
by The Natural Parent MagazineOur beautiful summer issue is now available from stores throughout New Zealand!Right now when you purchase your copy from Countdown stores throughout NZ you’ll…
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Not Drowning in Motherhood
By Angela Williams Glenn The other day I sat with the ocean breeze on my face, the sun burning down on my skin, and…
Finding Yoga: The Rash That Started The Restoration
By Lisa Cheaney-Hogan It started with a rash. Well, let’s back up. It really didn’t start with a rash, the warning signs were present…
Children’s well-being goes hand in hand with their dad’s mental health
By Catherine Wade, University of Sydney and Julie Green, University of Melbourne We know from new research that children whose mothers are depressed may…
Dear Postpartum Body
How do you feel about your postpartum body? How do you talk to yourself, inside your head? Are you hateful and full of self-loathing?…
Gentle Parenting (When You Really Don’t Feel Like It)
By Jennifer McGrail Maybe money’s tight. Maybe you’re not sleeping well. Maybe you’re dealing with health issues, or with the health issues of a loved one. Maybe…
Is Your Child a Highly Sensitive Person?
By Kelly Eden-Calcott I wish I’d known when I had my babies that I was a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and that they might be too. I look…
The Best Postpartum Diet for Mums
By Emily Folk Many new mums struggle a bit during the postpartum period. Labor physically taxes the body, and hormones continue to fluctuate for…
Save Your Love for People
By Nelle Myrica Donaldson Recently, my husband and I attended a wine tasting (something that couples sometimes do and parents rarely do). This tasting,…
The Ups and Downs of Breastfeeding My Five Children
By Megen Hibbins After having five children you might think that I would be an authority on breastfeeding! But, the truth is that I…
The Truth Behind the “Skill” of Self-Soothing
By Lauren Heffernan I will start with one of the BIGGEST LIES in the sleep world …and the one thing that drives me crazy…
Shifting Schedules – When to Change from Two Naps to One Nap
By Elizabeth Pantley During the early years of life, nap schedules are in a continuous state of change. After a newborn period of all-day…
Is newborn smiling really just a reflex? Research is challenging the textbooks
By Emese Nagy, University of Dundee Very few people can resist smiling at a newborn baby – signalling positive emotions, such as joy and…
Why Mothers Need Real Support, Not Sleep Schools
By Haylee Hackenberg In the wake of the Victorian Premier’s announcement in November 2018 that his Government will back the funding of residential “Sleep…
I’m Pregnant… How Do I Choose a Midwife?
By Hannah Schenker Congratulations! You will likely have peed on a stick and confirmed with a blood test that you are now growing a…
Most Babies Don’t Sleep Through the Night, Study Finds
By Hannah Schenker Most of us have already worked this out, but the majority of babies do not in fact sleep through the night,…
Bottles and Teats for the Breastfed Baby
By Dr. Robyn Thompson It is difficult for mum and baby when you have so much to do and return to work. Little ones…
Sorry, Did I Offend You By Listening To My Own Voice?
By Sofie Thomson As a breastfeeding mother I have had endless amount of advice. Not advice I’ve asked for but advice I’ve been given…
Setting Limits with Teens and Preteens
By Dr Laura Markham “This weekend, I asked my 13 year old son (who does not like to shower) to shower on Sunday morning….
Is Your Baby’s Name Trending? The Top Baby Names for 2018
By Hannah Schenker We are nearing the end of 2018 and a multitude of babies have been born this year and carefully named by…
Places of Family Happiness
By Megen Hibbins Places of Family Happiness (PFH) – what do I mean by this? Well, quite simply I believe that every family has…
Postpartum Depression in the Age of Social Networking
By Christopher Barry It’s estimated that worldwide, some 10 to 15 per cent of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression. According to studies, having…
How To Help A Young Fussy Eater Without Putting Them Off Their Food
By Beth Bonfiglio It’s fair to say that parents love their children. It’s also reasonable to note that no matter how much love you have…
…And I Was Fine!
By Sofie Thomson After a few busy months I’m finally feeling inspired to write again – I decide to do some online reading in…
It’s Easy to Respect Your Autistic Child
By Ally Grace I was an autistic child. I became an autistic teenager, and an autistic adult. Then I became an autistic parent. I…
Will I Love My Baby At First Sight?
By Antonia Anderson You’ve probably imagined it a thousand times in the past few months… that magical moment when you first meet your baby….
Decorations of Joy
By Sally Saint At the beginning of December I got the family Christmas tree, a tradition and joy that comes around so quickly as…
River: The Story of My Molar Pregnancy
This photo makes me happy and sad. Happy because look at my lovely little son. So cute! Sad because I notice the grey bands…
Why Should You #shopsmall this Christmas?
By Abi Copley For a long time, I’ve had the intention of moving away from the “big” shops at Christmas. Until now, being on…
Confusions of a Stay at Home Dad
By Jeremy Majid On a dark winter’s evening my wife and I were about to do something we would not do again for a…
Simplifying Christmas
By Megan Stonelake I love Christmas. I’m the lady who starts listening to Christmas carols on November 1st, and we’re putting up the tree…
Why Does My Pregnant Body Ache?
By Lana Fort Pregnancy is such a special and exciting time but unfortunately can bring unwanted aches and pains. Most of these pains are…
The Power of the Birth Image
Byron Bay-based photographer Serina Crinis takes the most exquisite photographs of women, bellies, births, babies and breastfeeding. Documenting births is her absolute passion, which was…
Journey To Organic
By Leah Down When we purchased our importing and distribution business a few years ago we had five organic products in our range. Over…
Kids Crate: NZ Company Sends Cool Kids Activities To Your Door
Do you sometimes struggle to come up with interesting and creative things to do with the kids? Kids Crate was created by a former…
12 Ways for Mum to Stress Less This Season
By Sally Wood and La Muxlow Christmas is supposed to be “the most wonderful time” of the year. But the reality is, these sparkly…
Take the Worry Out of Property Management or Finding a Home with Cambridge Rentals Ltd.
Do you live in the Waikato region of New Zealand? Cambridge Rentals Ltd. goes the extra mile to take the worry and stress out of property…
Organic, Natural, Simple: Less By Nature Skincare
Mothers and babies are vulnerable. Choosing the right skincare products for them is as challenging as picking the right baby name. With Less By…
Barefoot Parenting: Using Intuition, Modern Research and Ancient Wisdom
Follow back to basics footsteps to become empowered to be able to support and nurture your baby to their full potential. Using intuition, modern…
SUMMER ISSUE OUT NOW!
Our beautiful summer issue is now available from stores throughout New Zealand!Right now when you purchase your copy from Countdown stores throughout NZ you’ll…
Keen to Switch to Reusable Menstrual Products? Enhanced Health NZ is a Great Place to Start
Have you made the switch from conventional pads and tampons to reusable menstrual cups and cloth pads yet? Not only is it far better…
The Scentsible Life: Harnessing The Healing Power and Potency of Essential Oils
Have you discovered the power of essential oils yet? Aromatherapy is a gentle, non toxic healing modality. Using essential oils helps to bring balance…
Hush Little Baby Don’t Say a Word…
By Sofie Thomson Sometimes I think we adults have incredibly strange ways in which we communicate with our children: from dismissing their feelings by…
Five Fabulous New Books for the under Fives
By Mary Wadsworth At this time of year there is a huge choice of wonderful new books for children. The best books have stunning…
5 Preventive Maintenance Habits to Keep Your Child Out of the Breakdown Lane
By Dr Laura Markham Would you like a way to avoid power struggles and meltdowns at those inconvenient times, like when you’re trying to…
Find Your Tribe: A Safe, Nurturing and Supportive Motherhood Circle
Hey mama… are you struggling to find your feet? Are you looking for some support as you navigate the new waters you find yourself…
From Hobby Photographer to Professional: Preserving The Magic in the Fleeting Moments
Is it just us, or does time seem to be slipping away faster and faster as we get older? With our supremely busy lives,…
Childcare Solutions for Families Around the Globe: Rockmybaby
Are you looking for quality home-based childcare, professional nanny, babysitter or event care? Look no further than Rockmybaby®. Rockmybaby® started in 2006 when friends and…
Motherhood and Creativity
By Hannah Lacy Motherhood and creativity. Two things that require your time, energy, and attention couldn’t possibly go hand in hand could they? It…
Could Osteopathy Help Your Baby Post-Birth?
The birth process – whether vaginally or via caesarean – can have a lasting effect on your tiny baby’s body that leads to other…
Miscarriage: Heartbreaking For the Whole Family
By Megen Hibbins Most people think that miscarriage, although normal, is nothing to worry about. Yet emotionally it can hit us hard and take…