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Beautiful, timeless, quality clothing and accessories for kids
by The Natural Parent MagazineAlyssa 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…
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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…
Making healthier choices: your journey to wellness
Nyree Yali’s journey to wellness was inspired by her own health struggles as a child and teen and a subsequent desire to help others. She set…
The Singing Fairies: Inspiring and educating through music
Mother and daughter team, Emmeline and Coral Pitcher, are passionate about positively impacting children’s lives through music. The Singing Fairies is a fun and inspirational children’s show, educating and…
The Last Summer
By Freya Hill I have many happy childhood memories spent at the local swimming pool. It was a large but simple complex, where I…
Bringing the joy and colour of Scandi clothing down under
With a passion for colourful, ethically-produced Scandinavian clothing, Stephanie White set out to open her own store, Scandi Down Under. Over time she has built up…
Argyle Apiary: Natural honey and beeswax products
Matthew purchased his first beehive as a hobby in 2007. With a growing passion for beekeeping, he and his wife Victoria moved from Melbourne…
My anxiety
By Sarah Noble I’ve always been prone to anxiety. I thought when my son would be born, I would be unable to sleep, constantly worrying…
Nutrition for mind, body and soul
Zita Dixon’s food and nutrition journey was inspired by a desire to help her family and to find a connection between what we eat and our…
Koru Photography: capturing memories to cherish forever
At a time when we are often rushing, often busy, it can feel like the days are passing by at pace. In the blink…
Hay Fever. What, Why, How
By Kate Barnes Spring is my most favourite time of year, yet… for 1 in 5 of us, this beautiful season is the absolute…
Hobbies Help Kids To Manage Stress
By Kylee Harris Stress makes it harder for kids to learn and behave, according to a study published in the Biological Psychiatry journal, so why not help your…
Encourage independent play
By Elizabeth Pantley Is your baby only happy when you’re playing with her? If you dare to leave the room, does she cry as if you’ve left the country? Here are some tips to help her…
Organic teas to nourish, cleanse and heal
Creating delicious, handcrafted organic teas and herbal blends, Leif Tea Co encourages calm and rest amidst the chaos of day-to-day life. Their tea blends are designed…
Safe and natural skincare products for babies and children
Rebecca McLeod is the founder of Made4Baby Natural Skincare, as well as being an Executive Board Member of Cosmetics New Zealand. She is passionate about providing babies…
Fun and funky organic clothing for kids
In search of stylish, organic clothing for her baby, Mandy Healy discovered a gap in the Australian market and set out to produce beautiful,…
Plant-based skincare products to nourish all skin types
After suffering with dermatitis for 6 years, Jane Townsend, the founder of Janeee & Co, was inspired to produce completely natural, plant-based skincare products with…
LONGING AND LOSS
By Sally Saint I have lately had the intense feeling that ‘life’ has been weaving a healing web for me, and it is something…
Eco-friendly products for your health and the planet
Michelle Rosewarne and her daughter and business partner Casey Macdonald believe that small changes can make a big difference. They launched their business, Eco Beauty Brands, to offer…
Invite Dependence
By Adrienne Wood Jasper sat on the bench, unmoving. His face wore a scowl. In front of him were a noisy group of children in the swimming pool beginning their lesson. “Come on Jasper!”…
Connection-centred parenting: join the supportive community
By Anne Cullen In August I got one of the most amazing offers I’d ever received. Five years into running a private practice as a…
I get it, I get all of it
By Jess Urlichs I get it, I get all of it. The screams, the tears, the tantrums. Your bottom lip drops and your eyes brim with…
Explore your creativity at Frith St
Inspired by her creative parents, Ruby Barnett followed her passion for jewellery and crochet and started her own business, selling handmade, vintage and new products, as well…
Contemporary, stylish and practical: beautiful multi-use breastfeeding covers
With a background in fashion design and a passion for beautiful fabrics, Josephine Leong, the founder of Mod & Tod, set out to create contemporary, beautiful…
Our sensory world
By Elen Nathan As an occupational therapist, more and more often I am seeing children initially for behavioural difficulties, learning challenges and social skill…
Breastmilk and DNA jewellery: celebrating and remembering precious milestones
After having IVF treatment to conceive both of her babies, Rachael Bombardieri understands what a tough journey it can be and how incredible it is to…
Health is not valued till sickness comes
By Desiree Lee Health is not valued till sickness comes. These words by Thomas Fuller resonate in my mind as I sit looking out my window at the beautiful native trees…
Mineral makeup: to enhance, conceal and protect
Cher Donaldson set out to find an alternative to regular makeup brands that are filled with harmful chemicals. She wanted to design a beauty range…
Mumming The Label: Parenting in style
Heather King is a strong believer of mums supporting mums. She set out to create a flexible business that would allow her to work from…
Stop judging, start supporting
By Sarah Noble I always wanted to be a mum. I knew it in my soul. However, when the moment arrived, I was caught…
Who Knew Pregnancy Depression Can Last for Years?
By Dawn Kingston Many women think that if they struggle with depression or anxiety during pregnancy it will all go away when the baby…
Is it Time to Give up Naps?
By Elizabeth Pantley A mother asks: “My three–year–old never wants to take a nap. She complains and fusses about it every day. It takes…
From one real mumma to another: the raw truth of being a mum for the first time
By Katrina Farah In writing this I am hoping to catch a new mumma on one of those days or nights where the tears don’t stop…
Save the planet: eco-friendly, zero-waste skin products for babies
The Ethique story began in 2012 when founder, Brianne West, began experimenting with formulas, during her biology degree studies, to create natural beauty bars. With a passion for animals…
Mobile Pilates: making exercise accessible and affordable
Phoebe Heyhoe wanted to make it easier for women to exercise, by offering mobile Pilates sessions in your home, workplace, community centre, local park or online. MatWorks Pilates was launched back…