Peacefully Parenting Your Strong-Willed Child
By Genevieve Simperingham Some parents have said that peaceful parenting wouldn’t work, or hasn’t worked, with their strong willed child, that they need a…
April, 2018
The Ugly Truth…About Pregnancy
By Lucia Laubscher Pregnancy is one of those exclusively female experiences, which leaves most men uncertain as to how best approach the mum-to-be in…
Why Feeling Understood is Important For Your Wellbeing
By Sabrina Scalfari It has been argued that one of the basic functions of human emotion is to create bonds with others. Feeling valued,…
Mama Creates Beautiful Embroidered Ultrasound Keepsakes
By Hannah Schenker Hospital printed ultrasounds are of course extremely amazing and exciting – that powerful moment when you first see your wee nugget…
When Does Babywearing Stop?
By Sandy McGivern-Butler I have heard people say “I won’t need to do this once they start walking”, or “it’s only for while they are…
Newborn Sessions with Stacey Lake Photography
Newborn photography – you’ve seen the super gorgeous photos of babies just days after they’re born wrapped in a cocoon and utterly perfect, so…
Get Your Picky Eater to Try Something New
By Elizabeth Pantley Is your child unwilling to taste a new food? A picky eater often has to be exposed to something new as…
Nature Deficit Disorder
By Alex Koster I don’t know about you, but most of my childhood memories revolve around outdoor activities and adventures. We lived on the edge…
Mama, Your Legs Are So Biiiiiiiiig!
By Jessica Rios It’s usually when I walk around in my underwear. On occasion my daughter, who just turned five, chases me squealing, “Mama…
Go Away! What To Do When Your Child Won’t LET You Connect
By Genevieve Simperingham “No! Go away!”, “You don’t care!”, “Stop talking!” or the dreaded “I hate you!” If your child has expressed anything similar to…
Why Your Child Should Be Encouraged To Play, Play, Play!
A child rolls a handful of dirt into a ball, places a stick in the top and stands back to admire her creation. It’s…
Pregnant Mamas, Get Moving! Exercise Reduces Length of Labour, Study Finds
By Hannah Schenker It’s no surprise to any of us that exercise during pregnancy is important – for the health of the mama and…
The Hush Hour
By Elizabeth Pantley Every child can benefit from a daily nap, but sometimes there is nothing you can do to get your child to…
20 Signs Your Child May Be Anxious
By Dr Adeela Afiz 20 Signs Your Child May Be Anxious: Chronic or ongoing complaining of tummy aches, headaches or feeling sick. Loss of…
Choosing The Best Breast Pump For You
Be sure to check out the amazing deal on Unimom breast pumps for readers of The Natural Parent Magazine, at the end of the…
Self-Care And Other Lies
By Haylee Hackenberg Let’s take back self-care and return it to its vintage state. Self-care sounds like a great idea, right? I mean, the…
If I Need To “Train” My Child to Sleep, Do I Also Need To “Train” Her to Walk or Eat?
By Sofie Thomson This is a reaction to a blog claiming that mothers who “sleep train” are being harshly judged. In a society where…
Top Tips for Gentle Baby Skin Care
By Hannah Schenker Your tiny wee baby has just undergone the most monumental change – moving from a warm, enveloping and protective womb to…
Peacefully Parenting Your Anxious or Resistant Child
By Genevieve Simperingham So many adults didn’t gain the emotional support they needed growing up as they navigated friendships, social challenges and generally adapting…
A Mother’s Loss, A Mother’s Love
By Sally Saint. Trigger warning: This piece discusses miscarriage. As women we are blessed to be able to carry a new life inside of…