10 great reasons to give cloth nappies a go
When you think of cloth nappies, do you have visions of big white squares soaking in buckets with a concoction of chemicals? A time…
July, 2016
Help! What do I do with the Kids Today? Fun Days Out with the Small Ones
Cycling Babies Nothing says freedom like jumping on your bike and cycling off into the sunset. But with the arrival of your firstborn, life…
The Magic of Make-Believe: Toys and Activities that Bolster Your Child’s Imagination
Creative Play As that never ending pile of toys grows and shelf space becomes ever-more precious, consider this: a simple cardboard box would take…
How to accidentally start a business
It’s the rise of the Mumtrepreneur. Thousands of Mums across New Zealand are starting up side projects while on maternity leave. Most are started…
Be Prepared: The Essential Hospital Bag
Nappies: Disposable Nappies Even if you plan to go down the cloth route, it’s worth packing a few disposable nappies to give yourself a…
Dental Care for Kids
Fluoride: it’s a serious bone of contention for ‘conscious’ parents because whilst many claim that it is poisonous, others highlight how well it protects…
Cleaning Without Chemicals: Wave Ta Ta to Toxins with these Failsafe Ideas
Tired of shelling out $$ of your monthly shop on over-priced cleaning products loaded with toxic-nasties? You’re not alone. Scan Pinterest and you’ll find…
Slings Made Simple
“For millions of years newborn babies have been held close to their mothers from the moment of birth. Being held and included on normal…
What Intensity should you workout at now that you’re expecting?
Keeping fit and healthy during pregnancy has many benefits for both mum and baby but it can be hard for mums to know what…
Toddler Toothbrushing tactics!
When your child reaches two years old hugs and dribbly smiles have been replaced with tantrums and gnarls! They have an adventurous spirit and…
Start as You Mean to Go On: The Essentials for Your Breastfeeding Journey
Educate Thank you Christchurch hospital for offering free breastfeeding classes. Eight-months pregnant and totally focused on labour, it didn’t occur to me that breast…
Car seat 101 – safety first
Did you know that most Scandinavian children travel rear facing until well into their fifth year? This has seen a dramatic improvement in accident…
Birth Joy: Birthing Essentials
Labour When it comes to choosing where to give birth take your time and choose well. This shouldn’t be a decision based on what…
When Your Child’s Anger Triggers You
“The only way to help your child is to do the work yourself. Your child needs a guide through the tsunami.” – Leslie Potter,…
Add a Dollop of Style
2016 kids fashion follows in the footsteps of adult style. There’s a strong pull towards natural, organic fabrics and comfort all the way: a…
TNP’s Top Six Tips to Get Your Mamma Glow-On: Pregnancy Essentials
By Mary Malyon 1/ Iron out the tiredness Seriously, take those iron supplements ladies. Imagine how much blood it takes to create a placenta,…
Fussy Eaters, Busy Parents and Smuggling those Veggies In
Yes, we’ve all been there (delete as appropriate): a: You spend hours in the kitchen, but whatever you create your wee darling refuses to…