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by The Natural Parent MagazinePlease form an orderly queue at your local newsagent and/or quality Natural Parent purveyor – issue 36 is on-sale and it’s packed full of…
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Raffi’s child honouring course: parenting for a better world
By Sarah Moore One morning not long ago, I was about to attempt to fix a clogged drain in my shower. With minimal enthusiasm…
BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS
By Sally Saint Seven years ago, I chose to walk the path of a single parent, and this is my story of beginning and end. I…
Life coaching: embrace change and achieve your goals
Cassandra Hogan understands how challenging those early years of motherhood can be and is passionate about helping women to embrace the changes in their lives and achieve…
Essential oils: natural protection for your children from germs
By Kylee Harris Influenza viruses can live on surfaces for up to 24 hours, and the viruses that cause the common cold can remain on…
Understanding Counterwill
By Adrienne Wood Bill looks up impatiently from his breakfast news article across to his 13-year-old daughter. “Maddie…” he says with an edge to his voice. Maddie’s head remains buried in…
Mindfulness for children: the key to emotional wellbeing
Inspired by a love for her family, and, battling with her own mental and emotional wellbeing, Ainee Cha was motivated to change her career in a…
How children’s diets change as they develop
By Emily Folk One of the first things that every baby needs is their first meal. After you bond with your baby, the ritual of feeding…
Omega-3s: What to take during pregnancy, the postnatal period, and childhood
By the Nordic Naturals Education Team One of the first questions from anyone interested in omega-3s is: How much should I take? It’s also one…
Safe sunscreen: for our skin and the environment
We are all increasingly aware of sun safety and the importance of protecting our own and our children’s skin from the sun’s damaging rays….
My second child
By Jess Urlichs My second child, you may have come in that order, but you aren’t second rate. The only second you are to…
The journey
By Sarah Noble You were here. Everything I thought I knew, went out the window. I thought I’d KNOW what to do. I didn’t. I was overwhelmed. I wanted…
Nourished Life Founder Irene Falcone’s top natural products for kids
Choosing the right products to use on your children’s delicate young skin can be tricky. Nourished Life is passionate about producing pure, natural and organic products…
10 alternatives to “consequences” when your child isn’t cooperating
By Dr. Laura Markham “My 3-year-old was sitting on the couch after bath wearing her towel and said NO about 5 times when asked…
The importance of support, positivity and acceptance for our children
By Amanda Metcalf I work with your kids. OK, maybe not YOUR kids specifically, but the collective your. Our community’s kids. And this generation…
How will your fears affect your children?
By Lou Marx Remember being told, ‘You can do or be anything you want in life’? I remember hearing that a lot growing up…
Heartbeat
By Freya Hill The morning we first saw you, the little flicker of you, started as rainy and wet. It was the first day…
Success: It’s a matter of perspective
By Kimberley Davis If there’s one thing that going on an overnight tramp with an 18-month-old teaches you, it’s that success is simply a…
When it comes to baby massage, ingredients matter
Massage is a wonderful way to bond with your baby and at the same time make them feel relaxed and safe. The numerous benefits…
The Enemies of Sleep
By Dr. Dawn Kingston Up to 80% of pregnant women experience some kind of sleep disturbance in pregnancy. That means that almost every pregnant…
Questions & Answers 7
A series of informative and supportive videos from Connection Centred Parenting Specialist and The Natural Parent Magazine Spokesperson Anne Cullen. Email Anne with your questions about…
Elysium Photography: capturing beautiful, natural moments
We have spent the past year renovating and have finally created the perfect natural, light studio space for our maternity, newborn, 6-12-month sitters and cake smash sessions….
Colic: tips and natural remedies
Having a baby is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, however it can also be the most challenging, especially when your baby…
How I let go of the baby dream
When I was young, I dreamed about what I would be when I grew up. The possibilities were exciting. I felt that I would do…
In this moment
By Lacey Owen The sun is rising, trying desperately to overcome heavy clouds that are rolling in, harbouring gentle rainfall. Surrounding pines are home to…
Chiropractic’s role in helping grow happy healthy children
All parents want to see their little ones grow, adapt, thrive and get the most out of life. We are seeing now more than ever before parents looking for…
Gentle Discipline: Time-Outs
A series of informative and supportive videos from Connection Centred Parenting Specialist and The Natural Parent Magazine Spokesperson Anne Cullen. Email Anne with your…
The benefits of hosting an au pair
It can be difficult for parents to find the delicate balance between meeting the needs of their children and their work, and it’s so important to find a childcare…
Sleep: Where should baby sleep?
A series of informative and supportive videos from Connection Centred Parenting Specialist and The Natural Parent Magazine Spokesperson Anne Cullen. Email Anne with your…
What advice would you give your younger self?
By Amy Read I feel like this is a common question that interviewers like to ask celebrities, influencers, and entrepreneurs. As a midwife and…
The fourth trimester – how traditional plant remedies can help support you and your baby
The fourth trimester, while it may sound a bit odd, focuses on the three months after your child is born and is just as important…
How to make solid shampoo and conditioner bars
Solid shampoo and conditioner bars are more popular than ever. They’re an excellent way to lose plastic bottles from your bathroom, they’re super handy take to the…
The importance of making time for YOU
By Elizabeth Pantley Parenting is a more-than-full-time job. You’re constantly busy and likely stressed from handling a million tasks from morning ’til night-and everywhere…
Nature Baby – Little Garden Table
The Nature Baby Summer collection ‘Little Garden Table’ beckons us out of the house and into the fullness of a sun-filled garden where wonders await. Cats…
Tips for achieving let-down while expressing
There are many reasons breastfeeding mothers find expressing milk really helpful: for babies born early, expressing can be a great way to get your milk…
Breastfeeding: Foremilk and Hindmilk
A series of informative and supportive videos from Connection Centred Parenting Specialist and The Natural Parent Magazine Spokesperson Anne Cullen. Email Anne with your…
Comfortable, stylish and convenient babywearing
On a mission to make life easier for mums, Lauren and Danielle are all about creating beautiful, stylish slings that are comfortable, safe and nurturing. The Mumma Etc slings allow…
Questions and Answers 6
A series of informative and supportive videos from Connection Centred Parenting Specialist and The Natural Parent Magazine Spokesperson Anne Cullen. Email Anne with your…
How liberal feminism and patriarchy work together to create the detached mother
By Tracy Cassels The following is a talk I presented at the 2016 Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement Conference in Toronto, ON….
Why do kids get sick?
By Kate Barnes With record numbers of flu cases being reported across Australia, I’m zooming in and taking a closer look at just WHY…
That one perfect day that keeps us going…
By Sofie Eriksson From the day she was born, my daughter and I were an inseparable pair. After infertility and losses, she was all I could…
Mag Talk: “The case of meditation” by Lauren Godfrey
A series of informative and supportive videos from Connection Centred Parenting Specialist and The Natural Parent Magazine Spokesperson Anne Cullen. Email Anne with your…
Surviving the witching hour: 14 tips to try
By Emma Biggar The witching hour, arsenic hour, “colic” (or whatever you want to call it) can be a time of great stress and…
Gentle Discipline: When we don’t see eye-to-eye with our child’s other parent
A series of informative and supportive videos from Connection Centred Parenting Specialist and The Natural Parent Magazine Spokesperson Anne Cullen. Email Anne with your…
We Drink Milk
By Nanda Gasparini When my daughter was 2 years old some of her greatest loves were mama’s milk, animals and books. She had a…
Understanding the importance of tears
By Adrienne Wood “Lachlan, come along. We’re going to be late for the football match! You’ll need to grab your gear and come now.“ Lachlan looked up darkly…
Follow Your Heart: Gentle Discipline: Co-Regulation
A series of informative and supportive videos from Connection Centred Parenting Specialist and The Natural Parent Magazine Spokesperson Anne Cullen. Email Anne with your…
A vote for empathy
By Nelle Donaldson A couple of years ago, over thirteen thousand parents on babycenter.com voted in response to the question, “What do you think…
Behind the scenes: Treasures photo shoot on location in New Zealand with Kiwi kids
To celebrate the new Treasures Care, the Treasures team set off to take pictures of children throughout the country. Photographer (and mum of three)…
Follow Your Heart: Sleep: Negative feelings about sleep training your child
A series of informative and supportive videos from Connection Centred Parenting Specialist and The Natural Parent Magazine Spokesperson Anne Cullen. Email Anne with your…
Follow Your Heart: Breastfeeding: Supplementing a breastfed baby in the first week
A series of informative and supportive videos from Connection Centred Parenting Specialist and The Natural Parent Magazine Spokesperson Anne Cullen. Email Anne with your…