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Preventing Baby Bald Spots: The Benefits of Silk
byGiving birth to a baby is the most beautiful gift we could ask for, and right from the start, we want to take the…
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The Race
By Victoria Vanstone Today, for a moment, I was proud. My daughter told me she was nervous about going to a party. “Why are you nervous…
Preventing Baby Bald Spots: The Benefits of Silk
Giving birth to a baby is the most beautiful gift we could ask for, and right from the start, we want to take the…
Suicide Prevention Month: Pregnancy & Postpartum Screening
By Dawn Kingston, written for Suicide Prevention Month in September Let’s bust some myths, shall we? 1. Speaking up if you need help is…
The Birth of a Mother
By Keturah Stoltenberg It’s the moment that you’ve been waiting for… You fix your gaze on your baby for the very first time, feeling…
Bedtime Rituals to Benefit both Baby & Parents
Bedtime is no easy feat for parents! For some, the nightly challenge is not only to get your baby to fall sleep, but to…
Guilt-Free & Beneficial: Baked Goods with a Focus on Sustainability
The idea for Unrefined Cakery developed from founder Shayna Lawton’s philosophy that everyone, no matter their dietary preferences and requirements, should be able to…
More than One
By Emma Heaphy, originally written for @mumliapp www.mumli.com Miscarriage is still taboo.It shouldn’t be. But it is.I’ve experienced one, which means I am one in…
Marking Mental Health Awareness this October — 5 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health
By Stephanie Sullivan October (National Mental Health Month) is full of activities and opportunities for mental health awareness and improvement, centred around World Mental Health…
Nurturing a Love of Nature at Auckland Botanic Gardens
There is growing evidence that being among nature is good for children’s mental and physical wellbeing. At Auckland Botanic Gardens we are developing programmes,…
I See You Mama
By Sarah Noble For some, motherhood comes with ease. Babies that sleep well (for a baby), no health issues, leaps, teething and growth spurts…
Mother’s little helper – Treating Postpartum/Postnatal Depression the Homeopathic way
By Kirsty Richards Postpartum Depression – or the baby blues – as it used to be called. It’s estimated up to 15 percent of…
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…
Emotion Coaching and The Highly Sensitive Child
By Rachel Samson M.Psych Learn five steps that will help you support your child through their big emotions One of the most important influences…
9 Options to Transform “Bad” Behaviour
By Dr. Laura Markham “You don’t seem to ever discuss discipline in terms of teaching acceptable behaviour. Sometimes these kids are brats, and they…
Self-Compassion in Motherhood
By Belinda Haan Writing these words fill me with the memories of just how bloody hard I was on myself in early motherhood. There…
“Don’t Breastfeed Your Baby In Front Of My Kid…”
By Sofie Eriksson My breasts and I used to have an amazing relationship; we were the best of friends. They were used for so many things:…
Going vegan or plant based? 3 tips you need to know
By Sofia Potente Are you vegan or thinking about going plant based? Eating more plants is always a good thing – but when cutting…
Foundation skills used in Elimination Communication during a baby’s first 1000 days
A book review for ‘Elimination Communication Babies’ by Clare Stead “Give me a child until he is 7 and I will show you the…
“He Just Wants Attention!”: When Our Kids Are Acting Out For Connection
By Tracy Cassels One of the more common ideas in our society when our kids are acting out is that they are doing it…
Wild Herb Formulas Created For You & Your Family
As parents, it can be tricky to get your little ones to take herbal remedies, but the team at Wild Dispensary has created a…
Enjoy What You Love: Organic Australian Grown Coffee for Mums
Mumma’s Beans founder Maika is a firm believer that happy mums raise happy children, and she understands the importance of mums honouring the things…
Expecting Two
By Hayley Zemontas I’m a mum to 13-month-old twin girls and I will never forget the moment that I had an ultrasound scan at 8 weeks….
Babywearing with Ease: The T-Shirt Method
By Brooke Maree If you have trouble/don’t know how to do up the back clip on your buckle carrier, this is the easiest way! The…
Hopes Held High: When Words Aren’t Enough
Having both experienced challenging fertility journeys themselves, best friends Kirsty Eng and Rachelle Driver know what an emotional, delicate and sensitive time it can…
How to Feel Inspired While Homesteading
By Jane Marsh More young people are returning to a life of living off the land. Homesteading has attracted many individuals because it’s something…
Ignite Your Child’s Imagination Through Open-Ended Play
Inspired by a desire to replace plastic toys with “real” play items for open-ended play, Angela Stone launched ProjectPlay, a family-run New Zealand business…
Postpartum
By Sarah Noble 2 babies in and I still feel like I should be back up and doing life already.  Running my business.  Having a self-settling…
Healing & Nurturing for Mind, Body & Spirit
When she discovered homeopathy 20 years ago, Kirsty Richards knew she had found her calling, and loved that it treats your whole being, not…
Planning for a ‘natural/gentle caesarean’
By Jenny Smith In the UK, approximately one in three babies will be born by caesarean section. It is the most common operation worldwide. …
Empowering Women Through Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond
Inspired by her own journey into motherhood, Emma Smith wanted to support other women through pregnancy, birth and beyond by providing a safe, supportive…
BABIES AND MUSIC
By Elizabeth Pantley Mothers have always crooned their babies to sleep with lullabies, fathers have sung nursery rhymes to their toddlers, and families have…
Elevate Your Life Coaching – Why Self-Care Is Not Selfish
By Stephanie Sullivan A little self-care can go a long way to helping stay balanced and in a good mental state, which enables us…
Motherhood is Growth
By Kelly Van Zandt The wisdom a mother gathers in the postpartum period has the power to impact her entire approach to the world. A mother can…
Supporting Families One Eco Step at a Time
When Lidya Ong first became a mum to her daughter Ely, she wanted to raise her healthily in a world that would inspire her…
Dealing with Conscious & Unconscious Beliefs of Motherhood
By Belinda Haan When we enter motherhood, we can bring a lot of conscious and unconscious beliefs, fantasies and stories about what motherhood will…
Supporting Women through Pregnancy, Birth & Motherhood
After experiencing her own huge transformation when becoming a mother, Amy Brady Burns knew she was destined to support other women through their motherhood…
Parasites – the mystery cause of gut symptoms
By Sofia Potente Are parasites the mystery cause of your gut symptoms? Did you know 10-20% of people have a gut parasite – but many aren’t…
Create Beautiful, Explorative Play Experiences Without The Waste
At A Little Wild, they have a vision to make it easier for parents and caregivers to create beautiful, explorative play experiences with their…
Brave
By Josie Gritten I used to hate speaking out. Was crushingly shy at school, terrified of speaking in public, of raising my voice. I…
Kawakawa Kottage Krafts: Natural, Handmade Soaps & Shampoo Bars
Rae Tissott is on a mission to make a positive change to the world through the creation of natural, handmade, sustainable, plastic-free products, with…
I’m a Parent
By Hayley Zemontas I’ve got weetabix crusting my elbow,  stretch marks map my thighs. Toothpaste stains my shirt, crumbs of sleep still in my eyes. No time for a shower; my hair’s a knotted…
Teething Accessories & Must-Haves for Mums & Babies
It was her baby son’s desperate attempts to chew on her necklace that inspired Courtney Bowen to create a stylish, non-toxic, silicone teething necklace…
4 ways to keep your creative fire burning during lockdown
By Geordie Bull As an off-the-charts introvert, lockdown is both a relief and a challenge for me. It’s a mixed bag of beautiful, spacious…
Gentle, Safer Skincare Alternatives for the Whole Family
At Flax & Fern, they take pride in creating beautiful soaps and skincare products for those who care about the environment and what they…
Natural Oils to Nourish & Heal Body & Mind
Created by mum- and daughter-in-law team Chryssie and Renee Woodham, SPoil Special Oils is a combination of their creativity and passion for sustainable, natural, effective…
Help for Pregnant Women with Anxiety or Depression
By Dr. Dawn Kingston While postpartum depression is often the focus of the medical community and the public alike, the fact is that up to…
Social Distancing & Babywearing
By Brooke Maree Now, more than ever, keep your babies close. Please don’t even second guess cuddling and carrying your little ones at this time…
Intelligent Skin Cell Stimulation: All-In-One Wellness & Relaxation Treatment
 At BodyByDesign we have been helping clients achieve their beauty, health and wellness goals since 2004. We use scientifically proven, effective, non-invasive techniques…
5 Ways Dads can Bond with their Baby
By Sarah Palmer Happy Father’s Day to all those wonderful dads out there! Today I am acknowledging all that you do and the work…
Breastfeeding Support: When the Best in Breast becomes Beast
By Natalia Richardson I always presumed that if I had babies I would breastfeed. Maybe it was because at a young age I’d watched…