Teaching kids how to protect the earth
By Sarah Moore As I write this, the Amazon rainforest is ablaze. That’s a very big problem; there’s every chance that the fires could…
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SPCA’s top tips for preparing pets for a new baby
Media Release, 3 September 2019 New Zealand’s most common birthday is 29 September, with the 10 most common birthdays all appearing in the 13-day period…
The top 5 sleep tips for pregnant mothers
By Patricia Moore The bigger picture A huge percentage of the adult population in Australia faces sleep challenges. In fact, the Sleep Health Foundation in Australia has…
Follow Your Heart
The Follow Your Heart series of informative and supportive videos Connection-Centred Parenting Specialist and The Natural Parent Magazine Spokesperson, Anne Cullen. The Follow Your…
Wild Flow Her: empowering women through photography
Inspired by the beauty of women and motherhood, Bec Wood uses her creativity and talent for photography to empower women through her photographs. Through…
What is La Leche League?
(La Leche, pronounced ‘la lay-chay’, is Spanish for “the milk”) Ask any number of parents across the country what La Leche League does and…
My natural parent wins and utter fails
By Camilla Ker When I was pregnant, my idea of how I was going to be with my baby was aaall about natural parenting….
Follow Your Heart: Breastfeeding: Laid-Back Position
A series of informative and supportive videos from Connection Centred Parenting Specialist and The Natural Parent Magazine Spokesperson Anne Cullen. Email Anne with your…
Natural treatments for allergies and intolerances
After training to be a naturopath in Sydney and learning new techniques for allergy and intolerance treatments, Rachel McAuslin headed back to New Zealand…
“Family bonding at its apex”
By Leeanne Lombard My name is Leeanne and I was born and raised in South Africa. We just moved to New Zealand a few…
Tips for conscious co-parenting
By Monique Barry I want to do this message justice. But one post won’t cover the complexity and beautiful journey I have been on…
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…