The joy of dance: inspiring young dancers
I-Dance Studios provides children the opportunity to learn to dance in a fun, supportive and inclusive environment. Dancing is a great tool for children…
September, 2019
iCoach4kids: resilience and wellbeing coaching for kids
As a trained guidance counsellor with a passion for kids and their emotional wellbeing, Ang Jackson created a fun and interactive coaching programme to…
How nutrition contributes to the normal physiology of pregnancy, labour and birth: Affirmations for changing your relationship with foods you choose
by J. Michelle Gober Time and again, you hear “you are what you eat”, yet not many of us really understand what this actually…
Childhood memory books: document those special moments in your child’s life
When Emily Stone’s twins were born, she tried to capture every moment with photos. This prompted her to create books to document these special…
Guilt, gratitude and the power of wanting more
By Jennifer Robertson As women, guilt is something that we deal with daily. Mom guilt is THE WORST. But what about second-time infertility? When…
Start ’em young: Babes in backpacks
By Maggie Evans Before becoming a mum, a big part of how I identified myself was as a long-distance trail runner and tramper. Not surprisingly,…
Mama, this is why you’re beautiful!
By Lou Marx You mama, you are a miracle. Firm and unstretched skin wrapped around a body that was destined for its most purposeful…
Thunderpants: Ethical and sustainable undies for all shapes and sizes, including baby bumps
Back in 1995, a couple of design students set themselves the challenge of creating the ultimate comfy undies. Almost 25 years later, NZ company…
Inspiring women to create a positive, safe and beautiful birth story
Lee Standeven wanted women all over the world to have access to classes that would prepare them for a healthy, positive birth experience, wherever…
You won’t always be this little
By Lacey Owen You’re snoozing in your favourite spot, head resting on my chest, boobs providing the perfect pillow. I should be transferring you…
Sustainable skincare: caring for more than just your skin
When Tracy Ahern’s son was born prematurely and developed chronic allergies, it prompted the family to move to the country for a healthier lifestyle….
Online fitness and motivation during pregnancy and postpartum
Laura Martin wanted to make it easier for mums and mums-to-be to get fit and healthy during pregnancy and postpartum. With a background in…
3 ways to manage your risk of depression and anxiety in pregnancy (when you’ve had them before)
By Dr. Dawn Kingston Women who have experienced emotional distress before they became pregnant often wonder if they are doomed to suffer from depression…
A Better Way? The Gift of a Woman-Centred Cesarean Section
By Holly Coombes Let me tell you about the birth of my third child. I watched her enter the world, my first words being…
From corporate career to a family business: selling unique toys, gifts, clothing and baby items
After a busy corporate career in HR prior to the birth of her son, Gayle Carew looked for a change of direction and the…
Some baby care books are giving advice that goes against safe infant care guidelines
By Amy Brown, Swansea University and Victoria Harries, Yale University Becoming a new parent can be one of the most stressful things you ever…
Handling Defiance: You’re Not the Boss of Me!
By Laura Markham “Dr. Laura…How should I respond when he yells ‘You’re not the boss of me!’?” Defiance. It’s guaranteed to push a parent’s…
Turning a hobby into a business: Handcrafted natural skin products
With a background in Health Science and Animal Nutrition, Emma Wise began experimenting with handcrafted skin products, with a focus on maintaining natural balance…
5 ways to fight cold and flu and avoid the shot
My hubby and I are going on holiday for a couple of weeks and leaving the kids! (first time!) I don’t want them (or…
Beautiful, supportive nursing pillows from BabyBaby
When Stephanie Parry became the owner of BabyBaby, she used her creativity and artistic flair to create stylish and comfortable breastfeeding pillows for mums,…